Nuclear Physics

Authors: Zohuri, Bahman
Provides a basic scientific grounding in Plasma Physics, as well as in Fusion
Demonstrates pathways whereby plasma-driven fusion may be superior to the current generation of fission-based reactors
Examines fusion within the broader context of clean energy applications, discussing efficiency, costs and environmental impacts

This book describes the nondestructive assay techniques that are used for the measurement of nuclear material (primarily uranium and plutonium) for nuclear material accountancy purposes. It is a substantial revision to the so-called PANDA manual that has been a standard reference since its publication in 1991. The book covers the origin and interactions of gamma rays and neutrons as they affect nuclear measurements and also describes the theory and practice of calorimetry. The book gives a description of many instruments based on these techniques that are applied in the field.

Editors: Bhuyan, Bipul (Ed.)
Proceedings, Guwahati, India, December 8 – 12, 2014

This volume contains the invited contributions that were presented at the Predeal International Summer School in Nuclear Physics 2006.