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Atomic and molecular spectroscopy : basic aspects and practical applications / / Sune Svanberg
| Atomic and molecular spectroscopy : basic aspects and practical applications / / Sune Svanberg |
| Autore | Svanberg S (Sune), <1943-> |
| Edizione | [5th ed. 2022.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2023] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xx, 686 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Disciplina | 294.33653 |
| Collana | Graduate Texts in Physics |
| Soggetto topico |
Atomic spectroscopy
Molecular spectroscopy |
| ISBN |
9783031047763
9783031047756 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- Atomic Structure -- Molecular Structure -- Radiation and Scattering Processes -- Spectroscopy of Inner Electrons. |
| Record Nr. | UNISA-996508664603316 |
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Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy : Basic Aspects and Practical Applications / / by Sune Svanberg
| Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy : Basic Aspects and Practical Applications / / by Sune Svanberg |
| Autore | Svanberg S (Sune), <1943-> |
| Edizione | [5th ed. 2022.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xx, 686 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Disciplina |
294.33653
539.7 |
| Collana | Graduate Texts in Physics |
| Soggetto topico |
Atomic structure
Molecular structure Molecular spectroscopy Optical spectroscopy Lasers Quantum optics Cancer - Imaging Atomic and Molecular Structure and Properties Molecular Spectroscopy Optical Spectroscopy Laser Quantum Optics Cancer Imaging |
| ISBN |
9783031047763
9783031047756 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- Atomic Structure -- Molecular Structure -- Radiation and Scattering Processes -- Spectroscopy of Inner Electrons. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910640380203321 |
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Svanberg S (Sune), <1943->
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Computer models of process dynamics : from Newton to energy fields / / Olis Harold Rubin
| Computer models of process dynamics : from Newton to energy fields / / Olis Harold Rubin |
| Autore | Rubin Olis |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, New Jersey : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , [2023] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (319 pages) |
| Disciplina | 294.33653 |
| Soggetto topico |
Physics - Data processing
Engineering - Data processing Economics - Data processing |
| ISBN |
1-119-88568-X
1-119-88566-3 1-119-88567-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Engineering uses of computer models -- 1.1.1 Mission statement -- 1.2 The subject matter -- 1.3 Mathematical material -- 1.4 Some remarks -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2 From Computer Hardware to Software -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Computing machines -- 2.2.1 The software interface -- 2.3 Computer programming -- 2.3.1 Algebraic expressions -- 2.3.2 Math functions -- 2.3.3 Computation loops -- 2.3.4 Decision making -- 2.3.5 Graphics -- 2.3.6 User defined functions -- 2.4 State transition machines -- 2.4.1 A binary signal generator -- 2.4.2 Operational control of an industrial plant -- 2.5 Difference engines -- 2.5.1 Difference equation to calculate compound interest -- 2.6 Iterative programming -- 2.6.1 Inverse functions -- 2.7 Digital simulation of differential equations -- 2.7.1 Rectangular integration -- 2.7.2 Trapezoidal integration -- 2.7.3 Second-order integration -- 2.7.4 An Example -- 2.8 Discussion -- Exercises -- References -- Chapter 3 Creative thinking and scientific theories -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The dawn of astronomy -- 3.3 The renaissance -- 3.3.1 Galileo -- 3.3.2 Newton -- 3.4 Electromagnetism -- 3.4.1 Magnetic fields -- 3.4.2 Electromagnetic induction -- 3.4.3 Electromagnetic radiation -- 3.5 Aerodynamics -- 3.5.1 Vector flow fields -- 3.6 Discussion -- References -- Chapter 4 Calculus and the computer -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Mathematical solution of differential equations -- 4.3 From physical analogs to analog computers -- 4.4 Picard's method for solving a nonlinear differential equation -- 4.4.1 Mechanization of Picard's method -- 4.4.2 Feedback model of the differential equation -- 4.4.3 Approximate solution by Taylor series -- 4.5 Exponential functions and linear differential equations.
4.5.1 Taylor series to approximate exponential functions -- 4.6 Sinusoidal functions and phasors -- 4.6.1 Taylor series to approximate sinusoids -- 4.7 Bessel's equation -- 4.8 Discussion -- Exercises -- Bibliography -- Chapter 5 Science and computer models -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 A planetary orbit around a stationary Sun -- 5.2.1 An analytic solution for planetary orbits -- 5.2.2 A difference equation to model planetary orbits -- 5.3 Simulation of a swinging pendulum -- 5.3.1 A graphical construction to show the motion of a pendulum -- 5.3.2 Truncation and roundoff errors -- 5.4 Lagrange's equations of motion -- 5.4.1 A double pendulum -- 5.4.2 A few comments -- 5.4.3 Modes of motion of a double pendulum -- 5.4.4 Structural vibrations in an aircraft -- 5.5 Discussion -- Exercises -- Bibliography -- Chapter 6 Flight simulators -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The motion of an aircraft -- 6.2.1 The equations of motion -- 6.3 Short period pitching motion -- 6.3.1 Case study of short period pitching motion -- 6.3.2 State equations of short period pitching -- 6.3.3 Transfer functions of short period pitching -- 6.3.4 Frequency response of short period pitching -- 6.4 Phugoid motion -- 6.5 User interfaces -- 6.6 Discussion -- Exercises -- Bibliography -- Chapter 7 Finite element models and the diffusion of heat -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 A thermal model -- 7.2.1 A finite element model based on an electrical ladder network -- 7.2.2 Free settling from an initial temperature profile -- 7.2.3 Step response test -- 7.2.4 State space model of diffusion -- 7.3 A practical application -- 7.4 Two-dimensional steady-state model -- 7.5 Discussion -- Exercises -- Bibliography -- Chapter 8 Wave equations -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Energy storage mechanisms -- 8.2.1 Partial differential equation describing propagation in a transmission line. 8.3 A finite element model of a transmission line -- 8.4 State space model of a standing wave in a vibrating system -- 8.4.1 State space model of a multiple compound pendulum -- 8.5 A two-dimensional electromagnetic field -- 8.6 A two-dimensional potential flow model -- 8.7 Discussion -- Exercises -- Bibliography -- Chapter 9 Uncertainty and softer science -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Empirical and ``black box´´ models -- 9.2.1 An imperfect model of a simple physical object -- 9.2.2 Finite impulse response models -- 9.3 Randomness within computer models -- 9.3.1 Random number generators and data analysis -- 9.3.2 Statistical estimation and the method of least squares -- 9.3.3 A state estimator -- 9.3.4 A velocity estimator -- 9.3.5 An FIR filter -- 9.4 Economic, Geo-, Bio-, and other sciences -- 9.4.1 A pricing strategy -- 9.4.2 The productivity of money -- 9.4.3 Comments on business models -- 9.5 Digital images -- 9.5.1 An image processor -- 9.6 Discussion -- Exercises -- Bibliography -- Chapter 10 Computer models in a development project -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.1.1 The scope of this chapter -- 10.2 A motor drive model -- 10.2.1 A conceptual model -- 10.2.2 The motor drive parameters -- 10.2.3 Creating the simulation model -- 10.2.4 The electrical and mechanical subsystems -- 10.2.5 System integration -- 10.2.6 Configuration management -- 10.3 The definition phase -- 10.3.1 Selection of the motor -- 10.3.2 Simulation of load disturbances -- 10.4 The design phase -- 10.4.1 Calculation of frequency response -- 10.4.2 The current control loop -- 10.4.3 Design review and further actions -- 10.4.4 Rate feedback -- 10.5 A setback to the project -- 10.5.1 Elastic coupling between motor and load -- 10.6 Discussion -- Exercises -- Bibliography -- Chapter 11 Postscript -- 11.1 Looking back -- 11.2 The operation of a simulation facility. 11.3 Looking forward -- Bibliography -- Appendix A Frequency response methods -- Appendix B Vector analysis -- Appendix C Scalar and vector fields -- Appendix D Probability and statistical models -- Index -- EULA. |
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Rubin Olis
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| Hoboken, New Jersey : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , [2023] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Computer models of process dynamics : from Newton to energy fields / / Olis Harold Rubin
| Computer models of process dynamics : from Newton to energy fields / / Olis Harold Rubin |
| Autore | Rubin Olis |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, N.J. : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , [2023] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xiv, 302 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 294.33653 |
| Soggetto topico |
Physics - Data processing
Engineering - Data processing Economics - Data processing |
| ISBN |
1-119-88568-X
1-119-88566-3 1-119-88567-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Engineering uses of computer models -- 1.1.1 Mission statement -- 1.2 The subject matter -- 1.3 Mathematical material -- 1.4 Some remarks -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2 From Computer Hardware to Software -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Computing machines -- 2.2.1 The software interface -- 2.3 Computer programming -- 2.3.1 Algebraic expressions -- 2.3.2 Math functions -- 2.3.3 Computation loops -- 2.3.4 Decision making -- 2.3.5 Graphics -- 2.3.6 User defined functions -- 2.4 State transition machines -- 2.4.1 A binary signal generator -- 2.4.2 Operational control of an industrial plant -- 2.5 Difference engines -- 2.5.1 Difference equation to calculate compound interest -- 2.6 Iterative programming -- 2.6.1 Inverse functions -- 2.7 Digital simulation of differential equations -- 2.7.1 Rectangular integration -- 2.7.2 Trapezoidal integration -- 2.7.3 Second-order integration -- 2.7.4 An Example -- 2.8 Discussion -- Exercises -- References -- Chapter 3 Creative thinking and scientific theories -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The dawn of astronomy -- 3.3 The renaissance -- 3.3.1 Galileo -- 3.3.2 Newton -- 3.4 Electromagnetism -- 3.4.1 Magnetic fields -- 3.4.2 Electromagnetic induction -- 3.4.3 Electromagnetic radiation -- 3.5 Aerodynamics -- 3.5.1 Vector flow fields -- 3.6 Discussion -- References -- Chapter 4 Calculus and the computer -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Mathematical solution of differential equations -- 4.3 From physical analogs to analog computers -- 4.4 Picard's method for solving a nonlinear differential equation -- 4.4.1 Mechanization of Picard's method -- 4.4.2 Feedback model of the differential equation -- 4.4.3 Approximate solution by Taylor series -- 4.5 Exponential functions and linear differential equations.
4.5.1 Taylor series to approximate exponential functions -- 4.6 Sinusoidal functions and phasors -- 4.6.1 Taylor series to approximate sinusoids -- 4.7 Bessel's equation -- 4.8 Discussion -- Exercises -- Bibliography -- Chapter 5 Science and computer models -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 A planetary orbit around a stationary Sun -- 5.2.1 An analytic solution for planetary orbits -- 5.2.2 A difference equation to model planetary orbits -- 5.3 Simulation of a swinging pendulum -- 5.3.1 A graphical construction to show the motion of a pendulum -- 5.3.2 Truncation and roundoff errors -- 5.4 Lagrange's equations of motion -- 5.4.1 A double pendulum -- 5.4.2 A few comments -- 5.4.3 Modes of motion of a double pendulum -- 5.4.4 Structural vibrations in an aircraft -- 5.5 Discussion -- Exercises -- Bibliography -- Chapter 6 Flight simulators -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The motion of an aircraft -- 6.2.1 The equations of motion -- 6.3 Short period pitching motion -- 6.3.1 Case study of short period pitching motion -- 6.3.2 State equations of short period pitching -- 6.3.3 Transfer functions of short period pitching -- 6.3.4 Frequency response of short period pitching -- 6.4 Phugoid motion -- 6.5 User interfaces -- 6.6 Discussion -- Exercises -- Bibliography -- Chapter 7 Finite element models and the diffusion of heat -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 A thermal model -- 7.2.1 A finite element model based on an electrical ladder network -- 7.2.2 Free settling from an initial temperature profile -- 7.2.3 Step response test -- 7.2.4 State space model of diffusion -- 7.3 A practical application -- 7.4 Two-dimensional steady-state model -- 7.5 Discussion -- Exercises -- Bibliography -- Chapter 8 Wave equations -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Energy storage mechanisms -- 8.2.1 Partial differential equation describing propagation in a transmission line. 8.3 A finite element model of a transmission line -- 8.4 State space model of a standing wave in a vibrating system -- 8.4.1 State space model of a multiple compound pendulum -- 8.5 A two-dimensional electromagnetic field -- 8.6 A two-dimensional potential flow model -- 8.7 Discussion -- Exercises -- Bibliography -- Chapter 9 Uncertainty and softer science -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Empirical and ``black box´´ models -- 9.2.1 An imperfect model of a simple physical object -- 9.2.2 Finite impulse response models -- 9.3 Randomness within computer models -- 9.3.1 Random number generators and data analysis -- 9.3.2 Statistical estimation and the method of least squares -- 9.3.3 A state estimator -- 9.3.4 A velocity estimator -- 9.3.5 An FIR filter -- 9.4 Economic, Geo-, Bio-, and other sciences -- 9.4.1 A pricing strategy -- 9.4.2 The productivity of money -- 9.4.3 Comments on business models -- 9.5 Digital images -- 9.5.1 An image processor -- 9.6 Discussion -- Exercises -- Bibliography -- Chapter 10 Computer models in a development project -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.1.1 The scope of this chapter -- 10.2 A motor drive model -- 10.2.1 A conceptual model -- 10.2.2 The motor drive parameters -- 10.2.3 Creating the simulation model -- 10.2.4 The electrical and mechanical subsystems -- 10.2.5 System integration -- 10.2.6 Configuration management -- 10.3 The definition phase -- 10.3.1 Selection of the motor -- 10.3.2 Simulation of load disturbances -- 10.4 The design phase -- 10.4.1 Calculation of frequency response -- 10.4.2 The current control loop -- 10.4.3 Design review and further actions -- 10.4.4 Rate feedback -- 10.5 A setback to the project -- 10.5.1 Elastic coupling between motor and load -- 10.6 Discussion -- Exercises -- Bibliography -- Chapter 11 Postscript -- 11.1 Looking back -- 11.2 The operation f a imulation faciity.-- 11.3 Looking forward -- Bibliography -- Appendix A Frequency response methods -- Appendix B Vector analysis -- Appendix C Scalar and vector fields -- Appendix D Probability and statistical models -- Index -- EULA. |
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Detecting environmental radioactivity / / M. García-León
| Detecting environmental radioactivity / / M. García-León |
| Autore | García-León M (Manuel) |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2023] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (637 pages) |
| Disciplina | 294.33653 |
| Collana | Graduate Texts in Physics |
| Soggetto topico |
Radiation, Background - Measurement
Radioactive pollution - Measurement |
| ISBN |
9783031099700
9783031099694 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Radioactivity: History and Phenomenology -- 1.1 Basic Description of the Atomic Nucleus. Nuclear Stability -- 1.1.1 Simple Nuclear Models -- 1.1.2 Atomic and Mass Numbers. Isobars, Isotopes, and Isotone Nuclei -- 1.1.3 Unstable Nuclides -- 1.2 Discovery of Radioactivity -- 1.2.1 Some Historic Data -- 1.2.2 Phenomenology of Radioactivity -- 1.3 Types of Radioactivity -- 1.3.1 Alpha Radioactivity -- 1.3.2 Beta Radioactivity: Electrons, Positrons, and Electron Capture -- 1.3.3 Gamma Radioactivity: Electromagnetic Radiation, Conversion Electrons, and Isomers -- 1.3.4 Other Radioactivity Types: Double Beta Decay, Proton and Neutron Emissions, Exotic Radioactivity, Fission -- 1.4 X-rays. Auger Electrons -- References -- 2 Radioactivity: Decay Law, Definitions, and Units -- 2.1 Exponential Decay Law. Decay Constant, Half-Life and Mean-Life -- 2.2 Radioactive Activity and Units -- 2.2.1 Exponential Law of Activity -- 2.2.2 Becquerels and Curies -- 2.3 Radioactive Series -- 2.3.1 Bateman Equations -- 2.3.2 Transient and Secular Equilibria -- 2.4 Partial Activities. Branching Ratio and Intensity of Radiation -- 2.5 Decay Schemes -- References -- 3 Natural and Artificial Radioactivity -- 3.1 Primordial Radionuclides -- 3.1.1 Long-Lived Radionuclides -- 3.1.2 Natural Radioactive Series -- 3.2 Cosmogenic Radionuclides -- 3.2.1 Cosmic Radiation -- 3.2.2 Production of Radionuclides by Cosmic Radiation -- 3.3 Artificial Radionuclides -- 3.3.1 Some Historic Data -- 3.3.2 Production of Radionuclides in Accelerators -- 3.3.3 Production of Radionuclides in Nuclear Reactors -- References -- 4 Environmental Radioactivity -- 4.1 Presence of Natural Radioactivity in the Environment -- 4.1.1 Primordial Radionuclides -- 4.1.2 Cosmogenic Radionuclides -- 4.1.3 NORM Materials and Non-nuclear Industries.
4.2 Sources of Artificial Radionuclides -- 4.2.1 The Start of the Nuclear Era. The Bomb Pulse -- 4.2.2 Radioactive Fallout -- 4.2.3 Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Plants -- 4.2.4 Other Nuclear Facilities and Activities: Nuclear Power Plants -- 4.2.5 Nuclear Accidents -- References -- 5 Levels and Behavior of Environmental Radioactivity -- 5.1 Dynamics of Radioactivity in the Environment -- 5.1.1 General Concepts of Radioecology -- 5.1.2 Radionuclide Speciation in the Environment -- 5.1.3 Exchange and Transport Processes. Transfer Parameters -- 5.1.4 Mathematical Modeling -- 5.2 Levels and Behavior of Radioactivity in the Atmosphere -- 5.2.1 Radioactivity in the Air -- 5.2.2 The Radon Problem -- 5.3 Levels and Behavior of Radioactivity in the Lithosphere. Radioactive Particles -- 5.3.1 Soils -- 5.3.2 Radioactive Particles -- 5.4 Levels and Behavior of Radioactivity in Fresh Waters -- 5.4.1 Rivers and Sediments -- 5.4.2 Lakes and Sediments -- 5.4.3 Groundwater -- 5.5 Levels and Behavior of Radioactivity in Oceans -- 5.5.1 Global Circulation -- 5.5.2 Seawater -- 5.5.3 Marine Sediments -- 5.6 Levels and Behavior of Radioactivity in the Biosphere -- 5.6.1 Plants, Animals -- 5.6.2 Seaweed and Other Marine Bioindicators -- 5.7 Levels and Behavior of Radioactivity in Foods -- 5.7.1 Drinking Water -- 5.7.2 Foodstuffs and Food Raw Materials -- References -- 6 Radiological Impact. Radiation Dosimetry -- 6.1 Radiation Dosimetry -- 6.1.1 Radiation Exposure, Absorbed Dose and Dose Equivalent: Magnitudes and Units -- 6.1.2 Effective and Committed Doses and Other Magnitudes -- 6.2 Biological Effects of Radioactivity -- 6.2.1 Stochastic and Deterministic Effects -- 6.2.2 Radiation Effects on Human Health -- 6.3 Radiological Impact -- 6.3.1 Radiation Protection Programs -- 6.3.2 Radiation Protection Regulations -- References. 7 Principles of Radiation Detection: Interaction of Radiation with Matter -- 7.1 Interaction of Gamma Radiation with Matter -- 7.1.1 Photoelectric Effect -- 7.1.2 Compton Effect -- 7.1.3 Pair Production -- 7.1.4 Attenuation and Absorption Coefficients -- 7.1.5 Designing Gamma Radiation Detectors -- 7.2 Interaction of Charged Particles with Matter -- 7.2.1 Ionization and Excitation -- 7.2.2 Stopping Power. The Bethe-Bloch Equation -- 7.2.3 Bremsstrahlung -- 7.2.4 Cherenkov Radiation -- 7.2.5 Range, Specific Ionization, and Bragg Curves -- 7.2.6 Designing Charged-Particle Detectors -- 7.3 Nuclear Reactions. Interaction of Neutrons with Matter -- 7.3.1 Nuclear Reactions with Neutrons -- 7.3.2 Path of Neutrons Through Matter -- 7.3.3 Designing Neutron Detectors -- References -- 8 Principles of Radiation Detection: Counting and Spectrometry -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Counting Efficiency -- 8.2.1 Absolute Efficiency -- 8.2.2 Partial Efficiencies. Photopeak Efficiency -- 8.3 Background of Detectors -- 8.3.1 Sources and Components -- 8.3.2 Background Corrections -- 8.4 Dead Time -- 8.4.1 Sources of Dead Time -- 8.4.2 Dead-Time Corrections -- 8.5 Energy Spectra -- 8.5.1 Components -- 8.5.2 Energy Resolution -- References -- 9 Gas Ionization Detectors -- 9.1 Physics of Gas Ionization Detectors -- 9.1.1 Ionization in Gases -- 9.1.2 Charge Transfer Reactions in Gases -- 9.1.3 Multiplication of Charge in Gases. Townsend Avalanche -- 9.2 Ionization Chamber -- 9.3 Proportional Counters -- 9.4 Geiger-Müller Counters -- 9.5 Radiation Counting and Spectrometry with Gas Ionization Detectors -- 9.6 Background in Gas Ionization Detectors -- References -- 10 Scintillation Detectors -- 10.1 Physics of Scintillation Detectors -- 10.1.1 Organic Scintillators -- 10.1.2 Inorganic Scintillators -- 10.1.3 Gas Scintillators -- 10.1.4 Photomultipliers. 10.2 Counting and Spectrometry with Scintillation Detectors -- 10.3 Gamma-Ray Spectrometry with Scintillation Detectors -- 10.3.1 Pulse Height Spectrum -- 10.3.2 Identification of Radionuclides and Activity Calculation -- 10.4 Counting and Spectrometry with Liquid Scintillation Detectors -- 10.4.1 Technical Aspects -- 10.4.2 Applications -- 10.5 Background in Scintillation Detectors -- References -- 11 Semiconductor Detectors -- 11.1 Physics of Semiconductor Detectors -- 11.1.1 Electron-hole Production -- 11.1.2 Energy Resolution -- 11.1.3 Types of Semiconductor Detectors -- 11.2 Gamma-Ray Spectrometry with Semiconductor Detectors -- 11.2.1 Pulse Height Spectrum -- 11.2.2 Identification of Radionuclides and Activity Calculation -- 11.3 Alpha- and Beta-Spectrometry with Semiconductor Detectors -- 11.3.1 Pulse Height Spectrum -- 11.3.2 Activity Determination -- 11.4 X-ray Spectrometry with Semiconductor Detectors -- 11.4.1 Pulse Height Spectrum -- 11.4.2 Activity Determination -- 11.5 Background in Semiconductor Detectors -- References -- 12 Dosimeters, Other Detectors, and Specific Designs -- 12.1 Dosimeters -- 12.1.1 Active Dosimeters -- 12.1.2 Passive Dosimeters -- 12.2 Track Detectors -- 12.3 ΔE-E Telescopes -- 12.4 Time-Of-Flight Spectrometers -- 12.5 Cherenkov Detectors -- 12.5.1 Cherenkov Threshold Counters -- 12.5.2 Cherenkov Differential Detectors -- 12.5.3 Cherenkov Circular Image Detectors -- References -- 13 Radiochemistry for Environmental Samples -- 13.1 Sampling Techniques -- 13.1.1 Solid Samples -- 13.1.2 Liquid Samples -- 13.1.3 Atmospheric Samples -- 13.1.4 Biological Samples -- 13.2 Sample Transport and Storage -- 13.3 Chemical Procedures -- 13.3.1 Preconcentration Processes -- 13.3.2 Separation and Purification Procedures -- 13.3.3 Source Preparation for Counting and Spectrometry -- 13.4 Yield Determination. 13.5 Efficiency Calibration of Radiation Counters and Spectrometers -- 13.5.1 Calibration Curves for Charged Particles -- 13.5.2 Calibration Curves for Gamma Radiation -- 13.6 Speciation Studies -- 13.7 Quality Assurance -- References -- 14 Principles of Low-Level Counting and Spectrometry -- 14.1 Need of Low-Level Counting Techniques (LLC) -- 14.1.1 Levels of Radioactivity in the Environment -- 14.1.2 Problems Requiring LLC -- 14.2 Counting Statistics -- 14.2.1 The Random Nature of Radioactivity -- 14.2.2 Uncertainty Calculations in Radioactivity Measurements -- 14.3 Figure of Merit (FOM) -- 14.3.1 Definition and FOM Equation -- 14.3.2 Analysis of the FOM Equation -- 14.4 Generalized Figure of Merit -- 14.4.1 Definition and Equation -- 14.4.2 Analysis of the Equation -- 14.5 Designing an LLC Experiment -- 14.5.1 Sampling Strategy -- 14.5.2 Counting or Spectrometry, or Both -- 14.6 Limit of Detection and Minimum Detectable Activity -- References -- 15 Low-Level Counting and Spectrometry Techniques -- 15.1 Techniques for Detector Background Suppression -- 15.1.1 Passive Shielding -- 15.1.2 Active Shielding -- 15.1.3 Underground Laboratories -- 15.2 Techniques for Increasing Counting Efficiency -- 15.2.1 External Counting and Spectrometry -- 15.2.2 Internal Counting and Spectrometry -- 15.2.3 Radiation Coincidence Techniques -- References -- 16 Principles of Mass Spectrometry -- 16.1 Limitations of Radiometric Methods. Need for Mass Spectrometry Techniques -- 16.1.1 Loss of Information by Counting Emitted Radiation -- 16.1.2 Counting Atoms Instead of Emitted Radiation -- 16.2 Basics of Mass Spectrometry -- 16.2.1 Electrostatic and Magnetic Rigidity -- 16.2.2 The Mass-Energy Plane -- 16.2.3 The Dynamic Approach -- 16.3 Low-Energy Mass Spectrometers: TIMS, SIMS, GDMS, RIMS, ICP‒MS -- 16.4 Applications to Environmental Radioactivity -- References -- 17 Principles of Particle Accelerators. |
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Detecting Environmental Radioactivity / / by Manuel García-León
| Detecting Environmental Radioactivity / / by Manuel García-León |
| Autore | García-León M (Manuel) |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2022.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (637 pages) |
| Disciplina |
294.33653
539.2 |
| Collana | Graduate Texts in Physics |
| Soggetto topico |
Environmental sciences
Physics Environmental monitoring Geophysics Mass spectrometry Spectrum analysis Environmental chemistry Environmental Physics Environmental Monitoring Mass Spectrometry Spectroscopy Environmental Chemistry |
| ISBN |
9783031099700
9783031099694 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- Radioactivity: history and phenomenology -- Radioactivity: decay law, definitions and units -- Natural and Artificial radioactivity -- Environmental Radioactivity -- Levels and behaviour of Environmental Radioactivity -- Radiological impact. Radiation dosimetry -- Principles of radiation detection: interaction of radiation with matter -- Principles of radiation detection: counting and spectrometry -- Gas ionization detectors -- Scintillation detectors -- Semiconductor detectors -- Dosimeters, other detectors and specific designs -- Radiochemistry for environmental samples -- Principles of Low-Level Counting and Spectrometry -- Low-Level Counting and Spectrometry Techniques -- Principles of Mass Spectrometry -- Principles of Particle Accelerators -- Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) -- Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA). |
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Le minimum théorique : tout ce qu'il faut savoir pour commencer à faire de la physique / / Leonard Susskind and George Hrabovsky
| Le minimum théorique : tout ce qu'il faut savoir pour commencer à faire de la physique / / Leonard Susskind and George Hrabovsky |
| Autore | Susskind Leonard |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lausanne, Switzerland : , : EPFL Press, , [2015] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (273 pages) |
| Disciplina | 294.33653 |
| Soggetto topico | Physics |
| ISBN | 2-8323-2151-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | fre |
| Nota di contenuto | Couverture -- Table des matières -- Préface -- Leçon 1: La nature de la physique classique -- Interlude 1: Espaces, trigonométrie et vecteurs -- Leçon 2: Le mouvement -- Interlude 2: Le calcul intégral -- Leçon 3: Lois de la dynamique -- Interlude 3: Différentiation partielle -- Leçon 4: Systêmes à plus d'une particule -- Leçon 5: L' energie -- Leçon 6: Le principe de moindre action -- Leçon 7: Symétries et lois de conservation -- Leçon 8: Mécanique hamiltonienne et invariance par translation dans le temps -- Leçon 9: Le fluide de l'espace des phases et le théorème de Gibbs-Liouville -- Leçon 10: Les crochets de Poisson, le moment angulaire et les symétries -- Leçon 11: Forces électriques et magnétiques -- Appendice: Forces centripètes et orbites planétaires -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910789307303321 |
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Le minimum théorique : tout ce qu'il faut savoir pour commencer à faire de la physique / / Leonard Susskind and George Hrabovsky
| Le minimum théorique : tout ce qu'il faut savoir pour commencer à faire de la physique / / Leonard Susskind and George Hrabovsky |
| Autore | Susskind Leonard |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lausanne, Switzerland : , : EPFL Press, , [2015] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (273 pages) |
| Disciplina | 294.33653 |
| Soggetto topico | Physics |
| ISBN | 2-8323-2151-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | fre |
| Nota di contenuto | Couverture -- Table des matières -- Préface -- Leçon 1: La nature de la physique classique -- Interlude 1: Espaces, trigonométrie et vecteurs -- Leçon 2: Le mouvement -- Interlude 2: Le calcul intégral -- Leçon 3: Lois de la dynamique -- Interlude 3: Différentiation partielle -- Leçon 4: Systêmes à plus d'une particule -- Leçon 5: L' energie -- Leçon 6: Le principe de moindre action -- Leçon 7: Symétries et lois de conservation -- Leçon 8: Mécanique hamiltonienne et invariance par translation dans le temps -- Leçon 9: Le fluide de l'espace des phases et le théorème de Gibbs-Liouville -- Leçon 10: Les crochets de Poisson, le moment angulaire et les symétries -- Leçon 11: Forces électriques et magnétiques -- Appendice: Forces centripètes et orbites planétaires -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910810577003321 |
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Wilms’ Tumor / / edited by Yogesh Kumar Sarin
| Wilms’ Tumor / / edited by Yogesh Kumar Sarin |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2022.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xviii, 377 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Disciplina | 294.33653 |
| Soggetto topico |
Pediatrics
Genitourinary organs - Surgery Medical radiology Oncology Children - Surgery Urological Surgery Radiation Oncology Pediatric Surgery |
| ISBN | 981-19-3428-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | The History of Renal Tumors in Children -- Epidemiology -- Genetics and Molecular Biology -- Tumor Microenvironment and Inflammatory Markers -- Syndromic Wilms’ Tumor -- Familial Non-Syndromic Wilms’ Tumor -- Pathology -- Clinical Presentation -- Laboratory Workup -- Imaging Studies -- Diagnostic Biopsy -- General Surgical Guidelines -- Nephron-Sparing Surgery -- Lymph Node Sampling -- Minimally Invasive Surgery -- Bench Surgery and Auto-Transplantation -- Anesthetic concerns -- Staging -- Systemic Chemotherapy -- Radiotherapy -- Novel Tumor Directed Interventions -- Wilms’ tumor in resource challenged nations -- Management of Resected Wilms’ Tumor with Unknown Staging Status -- Bilateral Wilms’ Tumor -- Wilms’ Tumor in Horseshoe Kidney and Solitary Kidney -- Very large tumors not responding to chemotherapy/locally infiltrating tumors -- Intravascular extension and tumor thrombosis -- Ureteral Extension -- Ruptured tumors -- Metastatic Wilms’ tumor -- Recurrent/ relapsed Wilms’ tumor -- Wilms’ Tumor in Less than 6-month-old Infants -- Wilms’ tumor in adults -- Nephrogenic rests and Nephroblastomatosis -- Extrarenal Wilms’ Tumor -- Complications of treatment -- Post-therapy surveillance of Wilms’ tumor survivors -- Prognosis and Outcomes -- Non-Wilms’ renal tumors. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910595045503321 |
| Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022 | ||
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