Handbook on secondary particle production and transport by high-energy heavy ions [[electronic resource] /] / Takashi Nakamura, Lawrence Heilbronn

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910450723003321
• Autore: Nakamura Takashi
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Singapore ; ; Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, c2006
• ISBN: 1-281-89913-5; 9786611899134; 981-270-314-4
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (237 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): HeilbronnL
• Disciplina: 539.72
• Soggetti: Heavy ion collisions; Ion bombardment; Heavy ion accelerators; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-221) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Preface; Contents; 5.1.4 211 and 377 MeV/nucleon Ne + Cu (Hicks et al., Bevalac (LBNL)); 1. Introduction; 1.1 Radiation in Space Environment; 1.2 Heavy-Ion Accelerators for Medical Applications; 1.3 Radioisotope (RI) Beam Factory in Large-Scale Heavy-Ion Accelerators; 1.4 Purpose of This Handbook; 2. Secondary Neutron Yields from Thick Targets; 2.1 Overview of Measured Systems; 2.2 Experimental Details; 2.2.1 HIMAC experiments; 2.2.2 NSCL experiments; 2.2.3 Bevalac experiments; 2.2.4 SREL experiments; 2.3 Results; 2.3.1 Double-differential spectra; 2.3.2 Angular distributions; 2.3.3 Total yields 2.4 Double-Differential Thick-Target Yields from the HIMAC Experiments (Plots); 2.5 Double-Differential Thick-Target Yields from the Bevalac Experiments; 2.6 Double-Differential Thick-Target Yields from the SREL Experiments; 2.7 Double-Differential Thick-Target Yields from the NSCL Experiments; 2.8 Angular Distributions of Thick-Target Neutron Yields above 5 MeV from the HIMAC Experiments; 2.9 Angular and Energy Distributions of Thick-Target Neutron Yields above 20 MeV from the Bevalac Experiments; 2.10 Angular Distributions of Thick-Target Neutron Yields above 10 MeV from the SREL Experiments 2.11 Angular and Energy Distributions of Thick-Target Neutron Yields above 10 MeV from the NSCL Experiments; 2.12 Total Yields for Systems with Al, C, Cu or Pb Targets; 3. Secondary Neutron Production Cross Sections; 3.1 Overview of Measured Systems; 3.2 Experimental Details; 3.2.1 HIMAC experiments; 3.2.2 RIKEN experiments; 3.2.3 Bevalac experiments; 3.3 Results; 3.3.1 Analysis of HIMAC experiments; 3.3.2 Analysis of RIKEN experiments; 3.3.3 Analysis of Bevalac experiments; 3.3.4 Double-differential spectra 3.3.5 Angular distributions; 3.3.6 Total yields; 3.4 Double Differential Neutron Production Cross Sections from HIMAC Experiments; 3.5 Double Differential Neutron Production Cross Sections from RIKEN Experiments; 3.6 Double Differential Neutron Production Cross Sections from Bevalac Experiments.; 3.7 Angular Distributions; 3.8 Total Cross Sections; 4. Measurements of HZE Neutrons Behind Shielding; 4.1 Experimental Details; 4.1.1 Concrete shielding using self-TOF, NE-213, and activation foils; 4.1.2 Iron shielding using self-TOF and NE-213 detectors; 4.1.3 Concrete and iron shielding using a TEPC 4.1.4 Bonner sphere measurements behind concrete and iron; 4.2 Results; 4.2.1 400 MeV/nucleon 12C + Cu neutrons behind concrete; 4.2.2 400 MeV/nucleon 12C + Cu neutrons behind iron; 4.2.3 400 MeV/nucleon 12C + Cu neutrons behind iron and concrete, TEPC measurements; 4.2.4 155 MeV/nucleon He, C, and O + Hevimet neutrons behind iron and concrete; 4.3 Spectra from HIMAC Experiments of Sasaki et al.; 4.4 Spectra from HIMAC Experiments of Nunomiya et al.; 4.5 Spectra from NSCL Experiments; 5. Production Cross Sections of Spallation Products Created in Heavy-Ion Reactions
• Sommario/riassunto: This handbook is a timely resource for the rapidly growing field of heavy-ion transport-model theory and its applications to the fields of accelerator development, heavy-ion radiotherapy, and shielding of accelerators and in space. Data from over 20 years of experiments in the production of secondary neutrons and spallation products are contained in the handbook, and are available on the accompanying CD. Transport modelers and experimentalists will find the detailed descriptions of the experiments and subsequent analyses to be a valuable aid in utilizing the data for their particular applicati

Binocular astronomy / / Stephen Tonkin

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910300398203321
• Autore: Tonkin Stephen F. <1950->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, : Springer, c2014
• ISBN: 9781461474678; 1461474671
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (451 p.)
• Collana: Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series
• Disciplina: 520; 522
• Soggetti: Constellations; Astronomy; Binoculars
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Why Binoculars? -- Binocular Optics and Mechanics -- Choosing Binoculars -- Evaluating Binoculars -- Care and Maintenance of Binoculars -- Mounting Binoculars -- Binocular Telescopes -- Accessories -- Observing Techniques -- 200 Objects for Binoculars.
• Sommario/riassunto: Binoculars have, for many, long been regarded as an “entry level” observational tool, and relatively few have used them as a serious observing instrument. This is changing! Many people appreciate the relative comfort of two-eyed observing, but those who use binoculars come to realize that they offer more than comfort. The view of the stars is more aesthetically pleasing and therefore binocular observers tend to observe more frequently and for longer periods. Binocular Astronomy, 2nd Edition, extends its coverage of small and medium binoculars to large and giant (i.e., up to 300mm aperture) binoculars and also binoviewers, which brings the work into the realm of serious observing instruments. Additionally, it goes far deeper into the varying optical characteristics of binoculars, giving newcomers and advanced astronomers the information needed to make informed choices on purchasing a pair. It also covers relevant aspects of the physiology of binocular (as in “both eyes”) observation. The first edition of this title was praised for its suggested objects for observation and especially for ; the finder charts for each object. In this second edition, this section is expanded in three ways. There are new objects, more information on each object, and a re-organization of the objects for binoculars for easier selection. Binocular Astronomy 2nd Edition puts an emphasis on understanding binoculars and their use. The additional content reflects the latest developments in technology, new testing techniques, and practical ideas for binocular use. It also responds to the substantially positive reviews of the first edition, and is now even better suited to its target readership.