Jackpot by Stuart Woods

Jackpot by Stuart Woods

Despite the often difficult and time-consuming effort of performing experiments with fast (14 MeV) neutrons, these neutrons can offer special insight into nucleus and other materials because of the absence of charge. 14 MeV Neutrons: Physics and Applications explores fast neutrons in basic science and applications to problems in medicine, the environment, and security.

Drawing on his more than 50 years of experience working with 14 MeV neutrons, the author focuses on:

• Sources of 14 MeV neutrons, including laboratory size accelerators, small and sealed tube generators, well logging sealed tube accelerators, neutron generators with detection of associated alpha particles, plasma devices, high flux sources, and laser-generated neutron sources
• Nuclear reactions with 14 MeV neutrons, including measurements of energy spectra, angular distributions, and deductions of reaction mechanism
• Nuclear reactions with three particles in the final state induced by neutrons and the identification of effects of final state interaction, quasi-free scattering, and charge-dependence of nuclear forces
• Charged particle and neutron detection methods, particularly position-sensitive detectors
• Industrial applications of nuclear analytical methods, especially in the metallurgy and coal industries
• Quality assurance and quality control measures for nuclear analytical methods
• Nuclear and atomic physics-based technology for combating illicit trafficking and terrorism
• Medical applications, including radiography, radiotherapy, in vivo neutron activation analysis, boron neutron therapy, collimated neutron beams, and dosimetry

This book reflects the exciting developments in both fundamental nuclear physics and the application of fast neutrons to many practical problems. The book shows how 14 MeV neutrons are used in materials detection and analysis to effectively inspect large volumes in complex environments.

Bryon Quertermous was born and raised in Michigan. His short stories have appeared in Plots With Guns, Thuglit, and Crime Factory among others, and in the anthologies Hardcore Hardboiled, The Year's Finest Crime, Mystery Stories, and Uncage Me. He was shortlisted for the Debut Dagger Award from the U.K. Crime Writers' Association. He currently lives outside of Detroit with his wife and three children. Visit him at bryonquertermous.com and follow him on Twitter at @BryonQ.

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ISBN 13	9780593188453
ISBN 10	0593188454
Title	Jackpot
Author	Stuart Woods
Series	A Teddy Fay Novel
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2021-06-01
Number of pages	320
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.