About the book

This book is based on the lectares on experimental nuclear physics delivered by the author for many years at various faculties of the Moscow Physical Engineering Instilale. As was mentioned in the Preface to the Fourth Russian Edition, the main emphasis is laid od the description cf basic experiments in nuclear physics and their interpretation on the basis of the symmetry of the laws of nature. A simple theoretical interpretation is also presented, which, however, cannot replace a serious theoretical source on nuclear physics.

The author believes, however, that an analysis of t ie basic con­ cepts of the theory together with experiments will help generate a deeper understanding of Lhe physics of the phenomena under con­ sideration. Besides, such a presentation Makes Iho book suitable foe self-education.

Contents
Preface to the English Edition
Preface io the Fourth Russian Edition
Introduction
Part One

Properties of Nuclei and Radioactive Radiation
1. Properties of Stable Nuclei and Nuclear Forces
2. Models of the Atomic Nucleus
3. Radioactive Nuclear Transformations
4. Interaction of Pbrtides and Radiation with Matter

Part Two

Nuclear Interactions
5. General Laws Governing Nuclear Reactions
6. Interaction of Neutrons with Nuclei
7. Nuclear Fission
8. Reactions of Formation of Transuranic Elements
9. Nuclear Reactions Induced by Light Charged Particles
10. Direct Interaction Reactions
11. Nuclear Reactions Induced by Heavy Ions
12. Nuclear Reactions Induced by Gamma-quanta
13. Thermonuclear Reactions
Appendix
Index