Handbook of Radiation Effects - Couverture rigide

Holmes-Siedle, Andrew

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0198563477 ISBN 13 : 9780198563471

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 1993

Synopsis

This book fills a gap in the fields of radiation and solid-state physics, covering the effects - usually harmful - which occur when high-energy radiation bombards matter. The reader is introduced to radiation damage and transient radiation effects in solid materials. The discussion includes electronics, nuclear engineering, and semiconductor device physics. The approach is complementary to some of the academic texts recently published in this field. While problem-oriented, it describes in a readable form the fundamental principles which apply and contains a compendium of technical data needed to make predictions at the "device physics" level and alleviate deleterious effects at system level. Several chapters describe the management of specific problems in space vehicles, as examples of special problems encountered when automated scientific equipment is built in the industrial milieu.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This revised second edition of a popular handbook for engineers describes the important relationship between high-energy radiation environments, electronic device physics and materials. It is a straightforward account of the problems which arise when high-energy radiation bombards matter and of engineering methods for solving those problems. Radiation effects are a problem encountered in the use of highly engineered materials such as semiconductors, optics and polymers. The finely-tuned properties of these materials may change drastically when exposed to a radiation environment such as a beam of X-rays or electrons, the space environment or the 'hadrons' in CERN's new collider. All of these environments and several more are described. At the core of this book is a discussion of the impact of these environments on the devices used in computing, data processing and communication. While unashamedly oriented to the engineer-designer and manager, with descriptions in a highly readable form, there is no compromise in physical accuracy when describing high-energy radiation and the effects it produces, such as electronic failure, coloration and the decay of strength. A great breadth of technical data, such as may be needed to make quick decisions, is presented with literature references and a compendium of web-sites which have been tested and used by the authors.

Revue de presse

... contains a lot of valuable material and is not only a handbook, but also an excellent textbook. (CERN Courier)

... enriched with many references to useful websites, including databases. (CERN Courier)

The book establishes both Holmes-Siedle and Adams as two of the most fertile and fruitful research scholars working in the field of radiation environments. (Current Engineering Practice)

Holmes-Siedle and Adams' engrossing handbook is probably the most readable, ambitious and intelligent work on radiation effects yet published, that also stands out as a comprehensive guide to the literature, both printed and on-line. At the same time, it is technically accurate but accessible to practitioners as well as researchers ... a most commendable book. (Current Engineering Practice)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0198563477
• ISBN 13: 9780198563471
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 501
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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