Atomic And Nuclear Physics

The book has 20 chapters out of which 2 chapters each deal with Introductory Concepts and Atomic Physics. One chapter each is devoted to X-Rays, Quantum Mechanics, Lasers, and Instruments and their Applications. Five chapters cover Radioactivity. Seven chapters are devoted to Nuclear Physics. Radioactivity is covered in 5 chapters, that is, Radioactivity, Radioactive Decay Theory, Interaction of Radiation with Matter, Radiation Detectors and Radiation Safety and Health Physics. Chapter on LASERS covers principles of their operation including light amplification techniques, population inversion, and the mechanism of pumping. The working of different types of lasers and their applications are also covered.