Modern Nuclear Chemistry

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By David J. Morrissey and Glenn T. Seaborg and Walter D. Loveland

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Modern Nuclear Chemistry delves into the fundamental principles and applications of nuclear science. The authors explore the structure of atomic nuclei, radioactive decay processes, and nuclear reactions. The book also examines real-world applications such as nuclear energy, medical isotopes, and the role of nuclear technology in various industries, providing a comprehensive overview for students and professionals in the field.
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If you're captivated by the intricacies of atomic nuclei and the applications of nuclear processes, you'll likely enjoy this comprehensive exploration of nuclear chemistry. Ideal for those with a keen interest in understanding both the theoretical aspects and practical applications, this book pairs foundational knowledge with modern developments in the field.

The second edition of Modern Nuclear Chemistry provides succinct coverage of basic physical principles of nuclear and radiochemistry bringing together a detailed, rigorous perspective on both the theoretical and practical aspects of this rapidly evolving field.

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Written by established experts in the field, this book features in-depth discussions of proven scientific principles, current trends, and applications of nuclear chemistry to the sciences and engineering.

Modern Nuclear Chemistry provides up-to-date coverage of the latest research and examines the theoretical and practical aspects of nuclear and radiochemistry.

The book presents the basic physical principles of nuclear and radiochemistry in a succinct fashion, requiring no basic knowledge of quantum mechanics.

It adds discussion of mathematical tools and simulations to demonstrate various phenomena, includes new chapters on Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Forensics, and Particle Physics, and provides updates to all other chapters.

The book includes additional in-chapter sample problems with solutions to help students.

Reviews of the 1st edition praise the book as "...an authoritative, comprehensive but succinct, state-of-the-art textbook..." (The Chemical Educator) and "...an excellent resource for libraries and laboratories supporting programmes requiring familiarity with nuclear processes..." (CHOICE).

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470906736

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 April 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 51.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 1225g

Pages: 800

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David J. Morrissey Education & Reference Glenn T. Seaborg Non-Fiction Science & Nature Walter D. Loveland

About the Author

WALTER D. LOVELAND, PhD, is a professor of chemistry at Oregon State University, USA.

DAVID J. MORRISSEY, PhD, is a professor of chemistry and associate director of the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan State University, USA.

GLENN T. SEABORG, PhD (deceased), was a professor of chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, and cofounder and chairman of the Lawrence Hall of Science, USA. He is credited with discovering 10 new elements, including plutonium and one that now bears his name, seaborgium. In 1951, Dr. Seaborg and his colleague, Edwin McMillan, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for research into transuranium elements.