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Atomic and Nuclear Physics

An Introduction

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  • © 1979

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Authors:
  1. T. A. Littlefield

    1. School of Physics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

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  2. N. Thorley

    1. School of Physics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

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Table of contents (28 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Kinetic Theory

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 1-18

  3. The Electron

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 19-29

  4. Natural Radioactivity

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 30-45

  5. Radioactive Series and Isotopes

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 46-58

  6. The Electromagnetic Spectrum

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 59-68

  7. Quantum Theory

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 69-84

  8. Spectra

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 85-108

  9. Fine Structure and Electron Spin

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 109-119

  10. Waves and Particles

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 120-130

  11. Wave Mechanics

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 131-149

  12. The Vector Model of the Atom

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 150-161

  13. Two-Electron Atoms — Pauli Principle

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 162-182

  14. The Zeeman Effect

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 183-195

  15. The Structure of the Nucleus

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 196-211

  16. Properties of Uses of Natural Radioactivity

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 212-230

  17. Nuclear Bombarding Experiments

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 231-239

  18. The Measurement and Detection of Charged Particles

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 240-257

  19. Accelerating Machines as used in Nuclear Physics

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 258-276

  20. Nuclear Models and Magic Numbers

    • T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley
    Pages 277-297
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After the death of Dr. Littlefield it was decided that I should undertake the revision ofthe whole of Atomic and Nuclear Physics: an Introduction for the third edition, and it was soon apparent that major changes were necessary. I am confident that these changes would have had Dr. Littlefield's approval. The prime consideration for the present edition has been to modernize at a minimum cost. As much as possible of the second edition has therefore been retained, but where changes have been made they have been fairly drastic. Thus the chapters on fine structure, wave mechanics, the vector model of the atom, Pauli's principle and the Zeeman effect have been completely restructured. The chapters on nuclear models, cosmic rays, fusion systems and fundamental particles have been brought up to date while a new chapter on charm and the latest ideas on quarks has been included. It is hoped that the presentation of the last named will give readers a feeling that physics research can be full of adventure and surprises.

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  • School of Physics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

    T. A. Littlefield, N. Thorley

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