Statistical Models for Nuclear Decay : From Evaporation to Vaporation, Hardcover by Cole, A. J., ISBN 0750305126, ISBN-13 9780750305129, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

Emphasizing highly excited nuclei usually produced using heavy ion collisions, Cole (nuclear physics, Institut des Sciences NuclTaires, Genoble, France) describes statistical models that are applied to the decay of atomic nuclei. He begins by providing essential introductions to statistical mechanics and nuclear physics, and tracing historical developments beginning with Weisskopt's 1937 application of the Bohr hypothesis. Then he details the application of the Jauser-Reshback theory using Monte Carlo methods and presents experimental results. Subsequent chapters are devoted to nuclear decay at high excitation energies, theories for sequential binary division, multi-fragmentation, and vaporization. He intends the treatment to be helpful for senior-level undergraduates, graduates, and active researchers in nuclear physics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()