Neutrons, Nuclei and Matter: An Exploration of the Physics of Slow Neutrons (Dover Books on Physics) - Softcover

Byrne, Dr. James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486482383 ISBN 13: 9780486482385

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2011

Synopsis

"A first-principles discussion of the fundamental neutron interactions . . . the writing is clear, and the explanations stress essential physical principles . . . an excellent survey."—Physics Today
"A must for libraries of all universities and laboratories that are engaged in nuclear physics, particle physics, nuclear energy, astrophysics or condensed matter research . . . an outstanding multidisciplinary introduction to the physics and applications of cold neutrons."—Physics World
"So many tables, facts and figures . . . the coverage is remarkable."—American Scientist
This encyclopedic reference work covers nearly every conceivable aspect of neutron physics. Assembled by an expert in the field, it ranges from the neutron's role as a major element in tests of the standard model of astro-particle physics to its use in nuclear energy generation and the study of condensed matter systems. The multidisciplinary approach includes detailed treatment of strong, weak, and electromagnetic properties of the neutron as well as parallel developments in cosmology and astrophysics. Each subject is placed within its scientific context and receives considerable attention to historical detail.

About this title

About the Author:

James Byrne is Research Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sussex, United Kingdom.

Review:

"... it is hard to imagine so much information, so many tables, facts and figures, and so many up-to-date references being gathered together in one place. ... the coverage is remarkable. ... pleasingly laid out and intelligently divided into independent subsections for easy reference." -- American Scientist

"It will also be of value for those engaged in any facet of neutron physics research, for Neutrons, Nuclei and Matter provides a first-principles discussion of the fundamental neutron interactions. ... the writing is clear, and the explanations stress essential physical principles. ... The choice of material in Neutrons, Nuclei and Matter provides an excellent survey." -- Physics Today

"Jim Byrne's book is a must for libraries of all universities and laboratories which are engaged in nuclear physics, particle physics, nuclear energy, astrophysics or condensed matter research. ... In this era of savage specialization, it is heartening to see a book which contains enough matter for a dozen modern specialists, no two of which would be likely to find a subject of common interest to discuss. Interdisciplinarity is much talked about and rarely practised; this book, however, provides a nice example. ... Jim Byrne's Neutrons, Nuclei and Matter is an outstanding multidisciplinary introduction to the physics and applications of cold neutrons." -- Physics World

"What is immediately striking is that the book, rich in information, is cross-disciplinary and touches essentially all the main areas of modern physics. ... It is a pleasure to come across a book that is basically just about physics." -- CERN Courier

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0486482383
• ISBN 13: 9780486482385
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 800