Practical Gamma-Ray Spectrometry - Couverture rigide

Gilmore, G.R.; Hemingway, J.D.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0471951501 ISBN 13 : 9780471951506

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1995

Synopsis

Gamma-ray spectrometry is a key technique in the study of the decay of radioactive materials. Used by scientists from a wide range of disciplines, problems can be encountered by the inexperienced user because there is a deceptive simplicity in gamma-ray measurements which can hide significant pitfalls. To resolve this situation, the authors of Practical Gamma-Ray Spectrometry have drawn on many years of teaching experience to produce this uniquely practical volume, giving comprehensive coverage of the whole gamma-ray detection and spectrum analysis processes. Discussions of the origin of gamma-rays and the issue of quality assurance in gamma-ray spectrometry are also included. Practical Gamma-Ray Spectrometry is written with the user in mind and has the following benefits: * Mathematics are kept to a minimum throughout. * No previous knowledge of nuclear matters or instrumentation is assumed. * Detectors and their associated electronic systems are discussed. * Fault-finding guide ensures that any problems can be sorted out with the minimum of fuss. Practical Gamma-Ray Spectrometry will enable all those involved with radioactivity measurements to get the most from their equipment. It will also be of great value to teachers and students in departments where radioactivity is studied, such as physics, chemistry, environmental biology, archaeometry and radiochemistry.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Review of First Edition:
"...a rich source of ′all you need to know about gamma–ray spectrometry′" – Magnetic resonance in Chemistry, 1996.

Practical Gamma–ray Spectrometry

Gamma–ray spectrometry is one of the key techniques in the measurement of radioactive materials. Used by scientists from a wide range of disciplines, problems can be encountered by the inexperienced user because there is a deceptive simplicity in gamma–ray measurements that can hide significant pitfalls.

Practical Gamma–ray Spectrometry is aimed at the analyst using the instrument – it is nearer to a workshop manual than an academic treatise. Each chapter ends with a ′Practical Points′ section, which is not a summary as such but a reminder of the more important practical features discussed within the chapter. Mathematics is deliberately kept to a minimum and, in most cases, equations are presented as faites accomplis and are not derived. The book is not intended as a survey of the latest research nor a historical study, and there are very few specific references in the text. Those that do exist are put at the end of each chapter, where there will also be found a more general short list of ′Further Reading′.

New features of this edition include:

• A discussion of digital pulse processing
  
• An explanation of recent changes in the way nuclear data is being kept up–to–date.
  
• The introduction of the matter of uncertainty budgets, which are of increasing importance, and essential for laboratories seeking formal accreditation.
  
• An in–depth examination of the measurement of naturally occurring radioactive materials
  
• By way of examples, illustrating practical applications of gamma spectrometry, measurements in connection with the compulsory test ban treaty verification program, decommissioning of nuclear wastes and nuclear material safeguards are discussed.

No previous knowledge of nuclear matters or instrumentation is assumed, and the text can be used by complete beginners. Practical Gamma–ray Spectrometry will enable all those involved with radioactivity measurements to get the most from their equipment. It will also be of value to researchers, instructors and students in university departments where the measurement of radioactivity is routine, such as physics, chemistry, environmental biology, archaeometry and radiochemistry, and in the nuclear industry as a whole.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Second Edition of Practical Gamma–Ray Spectrometry has been completely revised and updated, providing comprehensive coverage of the whole gamma–ray detection and spectrum analysis processes. Drawn on many years of teaching experience to produce this uniquely practical volume, issues discussed include the origin of gamma–rays and the issue of quality assurance in gamma–ray spectrometry. This new edition also covers the analysis of decommissioned nuclear plants, computer modelling systems for calibration, uncertainty measurements in QA, and many more topics.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471951501
• ISBN 13: 9780471951506
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 322
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible