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Preface | |
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Introduction | |
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Basic Concepts | |
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Introduction | |
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Terminology and Definitions | |
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Units and Dimensions | |
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Sources of Information | |
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Particles and Interactions | |
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Classification of Subatomic Particles | |
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Classification and Ranges of Interactions | |
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Conservation Laws | |
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Nuclear Properties and Models | |
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Nuclear Composition and Size | |
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Composition of the Nucleus | |
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Rutherford Scattering | |
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Charge Distribution of the Nucleus | |
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Mass Distribution of the Nucleus | |
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Binding Energy and the Liquid Drop Model | |
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Definition and Properties of the Nuclear Binding Energy | |
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The Liquid Drop Model | |
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Beta Stability | |
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Nucleon Separation Energies | |
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The Shell Model | |
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Overview of Atomic Structure | |
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Evidence for Nuclear Shell Structure | |
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The Infinite Square Well Potential | |
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Other Forms of the Nuclear Potential | |
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Spin-Orbit Coupling | |
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Nuclear Energy Levels | |
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Properties of the Nucleus | |
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Ground State Spin and Parity | |
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Excited Nuclear States | |
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Mirror Nuclei | |
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Electromagnetic Moments of the Nucleus | |
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Electric Quadrupole Moments | |
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Magnetic Dipole Moments | |
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An Overview of the Collective Model | |
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Nuclear Decays and Reactions | |
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General Properties of Decay Processes | |
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Decay Rates and Lifetimes | |
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Quantum Mechanical Considerations | |
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Radioactive Dating | |
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Alpha Decay | |
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Energetics of Alpha Decay | |
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Theory of Alpha Decay | |
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Angular Momentum Considerations | |
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Beta Decay | |
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Energetics of Beta Decay | |
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Fermi Theory of Beta Decay | |
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Fermi-Kurie Plots | |
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Allowed and Forbidden Transitions | |
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Parity Violation in Beta Decay | |
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Double Beta Decay | |
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Gamma Decay | |
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Energetics of Gamma Decay | |
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Classical Theory of Radiative Processes | |
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Quantum Mechanical Description of Gamma Decay | |
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Selection Rules | |
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Internal Conversion | |
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Nuclear Reactions | |
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General Classification of Reactions and Conservation Laws | |
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Inelastic Scattering | |
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Nuclear Reactions | |
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Deuteron Stripping Reactions | |
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Neutron Reactions | |
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Coulombic Effects | |
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Fission Reactions | |
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Basic Properties of Fission Processes | |
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Induced Fission | |
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Fission Processes in Uranium | |
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Neutron Cross Sections for Uranium | |
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Critical Mass for Chain Reactions | |
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Moderators and Reactor Control | |
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Reactor Stability | |
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Reactor Design | |
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Fusion Reactions | |
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Fusion Processes | |
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Fusion Cross Sections and Reaction Rates | |
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Stellar Fusion Processes | |
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Fusion Reactors | |
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Progress in Controlled Fusion | |
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Particle Physics | |
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Particles and Interactions | |
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Classification of Particles | |
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Properties of Leptons | |
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Feynman Diagrams | |
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The Standard Model | |
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Evidence for Quarks | |
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Composition of Light Hadrons | |
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Composition of Heavy Hadrons | |
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More About Quarks | |
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Color and Gluons | |
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Particle Reactions and Decays | |
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Reactions and Decays in the Context of the Quark Model | |
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W[superscript plus or minus] and Z[superscript 0] Bosons | |
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Quark Generation Mixing | |
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Conservation Laws and Vertex Rules | |
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Classification of Interactions | |
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Transition Probabilities and Feynman Diagrams | |
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Meson Production and Fragmentation | |
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CP Violation in Neutral Meson Decays | |
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Grand Unified Theories and the Solar Neutrino Problem | |
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Grand Unified Theories | |
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Solar Neutrinos | |
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Neutrino Oscillations | |
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Neutrino Masses | |
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Physical Constants and Conversion Factors | |
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Properties of Nuclides | |
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Bibliography | |
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Index | |