Introduction to Radioanalytical Physics (eBook)

G. Deconninck (Autor)

T. Braun, E. Bujdoso (Herausgeber)

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2016 | 1. Auflage
242 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
9781483280042 (ISBN)

Infos

Nuclear Methods, Volume 1: Introduction to Radioanalytical Physics provides an introduction to the physical principles of radioanalytical methods. This book discusses the nuclear reaction mechanisms, the practical formula for elemental analysis, and the interaction of charged particle beams with matter. Organized into six chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the nuclear reaction principles, including reaction mechanisms, kinematics, and cross sections. This text then explains the calculation of straggling effects that play a major role in depth profile analysis. Other chapters consider the backscattering of heavy charged particles, which is a well-established method for surface analysis of heavy atoms. This book discusses as well the possible use of nuclear reactions as an analytical tool. The final chapter deals with some examples of investigations carried out in various disciplines. This book is a valuable resource for scientists of diverse scientific backgrounds such as biologists, physicists, chemists, engineers, and metallurgists.

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
Introduction to Radioanalytical Physics 4
Copyright Page 5
Table of Contents 8
PREFACE 6
SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS 12
CHAPTER 1. NUCLEAR REACTIONS 16
1.1 Introduction 16
1.2 Kinematics and consequences 17
1.3 Classification of nuclear reactions 26
1.4 Reaction mechanisms 29
1.5 Nuclear reaction cross sections 29
REFERENCES 49
CHAPTER 2. INTERACTION OF CHARGED PARTICLE BEAMS WITH SOLID SAMPLES 51
2.1 Ionization following charged particle bombardment 51
2.2 X-ray emission following charged particle bombardment 53
2.3 Energy loss of charged particles in matter 58
2.4 Channeling effects 74
REFERENCES 75
CHAPTER 3. ANALYSIS BY ELASTIC SCATTERING OF CHARGED PARTICLES 77
3.1 Introduction 77
3.2 Kinematics 79
3.3 Elastic scattering cross section 86
3.4 Backscattering from solid samples 90
3.5 Applications of backscattering to elemental analysis 101
REFERENCES 112
CHAPTER 4. ANALYSIS BY GAMMA-RAY DETECTION 113
4.1 Gamma-rays from nuclear reactions 113
4.2 Kinematical effects 115
4.3 Nuclear reaction mechanisms 123
4.4 Prompt gamma-ray yield from thick sample bombardment 131
4.5 Elemental analysis by prompt gamma-ray detection 140
4.6 Elemental analysis by delayed methods 150
REFERENCES 159
CHAPTER 5. ANALYSIS BY CHARGED PARTICLE AND NEUTRON SPECTROSCOPY 161
5.1 Introduction 161
5.2 Reaction cross sections 161
5.3 Kinematics of rearrangement collisions 165
5.4 Particle spectra 169
5.5 Solid sample bombardment 175
5.6 Analytical applications 184
REFERENCES 189
CHAPTER 6. ANALYTICAL APPLICATIONS OF NUCLEAR REACTIONS 190
6.1 Introduction 190
6.2 Sensitivity 190
6.3 Light element determination by delayed techniques 191
6.4 Light element determination by prompt radiation detection 193
6.5 Heavy elements 201
6.6 Typical applications 204
REFERENCES 212
TABLES 214
AUTHOR INDEX 234
SUBJECT INDEX 238

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.8.2016
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Analytische Chemie
• Themenwelt: Technik
• ISBN-13: 9781483280042 / 9781483280042