Nuclear and Particle Physics, 2nd Edn

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Nucleus • Introduction • Rutherford's Theory of Alpha Particle Scattering • Chadwick's Method of Measuring the Charge on the Nucleus • General Characteristics of Atomic Nuclei in their Ground States

Chapter 2 Radioactivity • Introduction • Properties of Radioactive Rays • Radioactive Decay • Unit of Activity • Successive Disintegrations (Radioactive Growth and Decay) • Radioactive Equilibrium • Radioactive Series • Radioactive Branching • Radon Gas • Radioactive Isotopes of Lighter Elements • Statistical Nature of Radioactivity • Statistical Errors of Nuclear Physics • Measurement of Decay Constant • Radioactive Dating: The Age of Minerals and Rocks • Artificial Radioactivity • Uses of Radio-isotopes

Chapter 3 Nuclear Decay • Nuclear Decay • Alpha(a)-decay • Range of a-particles • a-disintegration Energy • Range-energy Relationship For a-particles • Geiger-nuttall Law • a-spectrum and Fine Structure • Theory of a-disintegration • Beta (b) Particles • Electromagnetic Transitions • g-decay and g-yray Transition Probability • Mossbauer Effect

Chapter 4 Nuclear Forces and Two Body Problem • Introduction • Ground State of Deutron (21D) • Schrodinger Wave Equation for Deutron and its Solution • Nucleon-nucleon Scattering • Scattering Cross Section • Scattering Length and Effective Range • Radial Equation at Low Energy • Spin Dependence of n-p Interaction • Effective Range Theory • Effect of Chemical Binding on n-p Scattering • Non-central Force (Tensor Force) • Exchange Interaction and Saturation of Nuclear Forces • Exchange and Saturation of Nuclear Forces • Isospin Formation • Exchange Operators • Isobaric Analogue States • High Energy n-p and p-p Scattering • Polarization: High Energwy Nucleon Scattering • Meson Theory of Nuclear Force

Chapter 5 Nuclear Structure and Models • Introduction • Fermi Gas Model • Liquid Drop Model • Fermi Gas Model • Shell Model • Single Particle Shell Model • Individual (Independent) Particle Model • Collective Model • Unified (Nilsson) Model (Coupling of Particle and Collective Motion) • Superfluid Model • Giant Resonances • Optical Model

Chapter 6 Nuclear Reactions (Interactions) • Introduction • Types of Nuclear Reactions • Conservation Laws • Collision Between Subatomic Particles • Energy Considerations in Nuclear Reactions • Experimental Determination of Q-value • Nuclear Reaction Cross-section • Nuclear Level Spectrum • Classical Analysis of Nuclear Reaction Cross-section • Partial-wave Description of Reaction Cross-section • Reaction Yield • Nuclear Transmutations • Reciprocity Theorem (Inverse Process) • Theories of Nuclear Reactions • Continuum States of the Compound Nucleus • Decay (or Emission) Rates of the Compound Nucleus

Chapter 7 Neutron Physics and Nuclear Energy • Discovery of Neutron • Nuclear Fission • Nuclear Fission as a Source of Energy • Nuclear Fusion

Chapter 8 Experimental Techniques • Introduction • Detectors for Particles • Particle Accelerators

Chapter 9 Elementary Particles and Particle Physics • Introduction • Salient Features • Classification of Elementary Particles • Fundamental Interactions in Nature • Particle Instability • Conservation Laws • Resonances • Higher Baryonic States • Symmetry Classification of Elementary Particles • Quark Model • Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) • Charmed Quark • Beauty and Truth • Weak Interactions • Unification of Electromagnetic and Weak (Electroweak) Interactions • Grand Unified Theory

Chapter 10 Cosmic Rays • Introduction • Discovery of a Cosmic Rays • Nature of Cosmic Rays • Soft and Hard Components • Variations in Cosmic Rays • Geomagnetic Effect of Cosmic Rays • Instruments and Apparatus used in Research on Cosmic Rays • Absorption of Cosmic Rays • Discovery of Positrons • Cosmic Ray Showers • Discovery of Muons • Properties of the ??-meson • Interaction of Muon with Matter • Discovery of the pi-meson • Origin of Cosmic Rays • Future of Cosmic Ray Research

About the Authors:

S.L. Kakani, M.Sc. (Phys.), Ph.D., former Executive Director, Institute of Technology and Management, Bhilwara, is an internationally renowned physicist and has had a distinguished career spanning more than four decades of teaching, research and administration. He is the author of several standard works. His two research monographs on superconductivity have been published by NOVA Science, New York, and recently four books of his have also been published by Anshan Ltd. UK. He has authored a large number of research papers in the fields of superconductivity, nanomaterials, condensed matter physics, material science, etc. He has supervised Ph.D. theses in the field of superconductivity and thin films.
Prof. Kakani served as the Chairman, BOS and Research Board, MDS University, Ajmer. He is Visiting Professor at several prestigious institutions. He has received several national and international awards and honours for his outstanding academic contributions and achievements. He is a life member of IAPT, Vigyan Parishad and High-T, update.

Shubhra Kakani, received her M.Sc. in Physics and Ph.D. from MDS University. She has co-authored more than nine books, namely Problems on Advanced Quantum Physics, Thermal Physics, Superconductivity, Modern Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Mechanics, Engineering Physics, A Textbook of Engineering Physics, ICSE Physics, etc. Presently she is pursuing her post-doctoral research.