Radioactivity: Introduction and History Book

Chapter 1. Alpha Radiation
I. Introduction II. Decay Energies III. Alpha Particle Interactions with Matter IV. Alpha Particle Ranges
Chapter 2. Beta Radiation
I. Introduction II. Negatrons III. Positrons IV. Beta-particle Absorption and Transmission V. Stopping Power and Linear Energy Transfer
Chapter 3. Gamma- and X-Radiation-Photons
I. Introduction II. Dual Nature: Wave and Particle III. Gamma Radiation IV. Annihilation Radiation V. Cherenkov Radiation VI. X-Radiation VII. Bremsstrahlung VIII. Interactions of Electromagnetic Radiation with Matter
Chapter 4. Neutron Radiation
I. Introduction II. Neutron Classification III. Sources of Neutrons IV. Interactions of Neutrons with Matter V. Neutron Attenuation and Cross Sections VI. Neutron Decay
Chapter 5. Atomic Electron Radiation
I. Introduction II. Internal Conversion Electrons III. Auger Electrons
Chapter 6. Cosmic Radiation
I. Introduction II. Classification and Properties III. Showers of the Cosmic Radiation IV. Cosmic Rays Underground V. Origins of Cosmic Radiation VI. Cosmic Background Radiation VII. Dose from Cosmic Radiation and other Sources
Chapter 7. Cherenkov Radiation
I. Introduction II. Theory and Properties III. Cherenkov Photons from Gamma-ray Interactions IV. Particle Identification V. Applications in Radionuclide Analysis
Chapter 8. Radioisotope Decay, Radioactivity Units and Radionuclide Mass
I. Introduction II. Half-life III. General Decay Equations IV. Secular Equilibrium V. Transient Equilibrium VI. No Equilibrium VII. More Complex Decay Schemes VIII. Radioactivity Units and Radionuclide Mass