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This book provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the principles and applications of nuclear radiation measurement. It covers the fundamentals of atoms and nuclei, the decay laws of nuclides, the generation mechanisms of common radioactive rays, detection principles, and measurement devices. Furthermore, it explores the basic modes of interaction with matter, the relationship between measurement data and material properties, and essential governing equations. In-depth discussions are conducted on key topics including the fundamentals of nuclear radiation, particle-matter interaction, statistics and error analysis in measurement, and specific detection methods for alpha, beta, and gamma rays, as well as neutrons. The book also addresses radiation protection and dosimetry. Developed from teaching materials used for over a decade in the nuclear science and technology departments of more than ten universities, this text is practical and aligns with the latest developments and future trends in the field. It serves as a valuable textbook and reference for classroom teaching, self-study, and research by students, scientists, and technical personnel in nuclear science and related disciplines.
List of contents
Basics of Nuclear Radiation.- Radiation Interactions.- Statistical Error and Data Processing of Nuclear Radiation Measurement.- Nuclear Radiation Detectors.- Measurement Methods of Charged Particles.- Radiographic Measurement Methods.- X-ray Fluorescence Measurement Methods.- Neutron Measurement Methods.- Introduction to Radiation Effects and Radiation Protection.- Appendix A Decay Diagrams for Naturally Radioactive Series.- Appendix B Radiation Spectrum of Natural Radionuclides.- Appendix C Physical Quantities and Units Commonly Used in Nuclear Radiation Measurements.- Appendix D Parameter List of Element Characteristics X-ray Fluorescence.
About the author
Bin Tang is a professor at East China University of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. from Chengdu University of Technology. Recognized as a "Youth Expert of China’s Nuclear Industry with Outstanding Contributions," he is also a recipient of the State Council Special Allowance. In the field of education, he led his team to win the national "Huang Danian Teaching Team" title. His research focuses on uranium mining and environmental nuclear radiation. Prof. Tang has received nine research awards, notably the Second Prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award and the First Prize of the Jiangxi Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award.
Yan Zhang is an associate professor at East China University of Technology. He earned his Ph.D. through a joint program at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and North Carolina State University, followed by postdoctoral work at Lanzhou University. He is a key member of both the Ministry of Education’s "National Huang Danian Teaching Team" and the Ministry of Natural Resources' Science and Technology Innovation Team. His research interests include nuclear instrumentation, spectral analysis, and intelligent algorithms for deep space, deep earth, and deep sea exploration. He is the recipient of a provincial Teaching Achievement Award and the First Prize of the Jiangxi Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award.
Liangquan Ge is a professor at Chengdu University of Technology in China where he also completed his postdoctoral research in geophysical exploration after earning his Ph.D. from the China University of Geosciences (Beijing). A recipient of the State Council Special Allowance, Prof. Ge specializes in nuclear geophysics, applying nuclear science to geological research, mineral exploration, and environmental assessment. In his distinguished career he has received nine high-level awards, such as the Second Prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award, the First Prize of the Land and Resources Science and Technology Award, and the Second Prize of the Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award.
Qingxian Zhang is a professor at Chengdu University of Technology in China where he earned his Ph.D. before becoming a visiting scholar at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is an active board member of the Chinese Nuclear Society and holds leadership positions in several of its branches, including Nuclear Geophysics, Nuclear Environmental Protection, Ionizing Radiation Metrology, and Nuclear Power. His accolades include the First Prize of the Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, the Second Prize of the Land and Resources Science and Technology Award, and a provincial Teaching Achievement Award.
Summary
This book provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the principles and applications of nuclear radiation measurement. It covers the fundamentals of atoms and nuclei, the decay laws of nuclides, the generation mechanisms of common radioactive rays, detection principles, and measurement devices. Furthermore, it explores the basic modes of interaction with matter, the relationship between measurement data and material properties, and essential governing equations. In-depth discussions are conducted on key topics including the fundamentals of nuclear radiation, particle-matter interaction, statistics and error analysis in measurement, and specific detection methods for alpha, beta, and gamma rays, as well as neutrons. The book also addresses radiation protection and dosimetry. Developed from teaching materials used for over a decade in the nuclear science and technology departments of more than ten universities, this text is practical and aligns with the latest developments and future trends in the field. It serves as a valuable textbook and reference for classroom teaching, self-study, and research by students, scientists, and technical personnel in nuclear science and related disciplines.
