Introductory Muon Science

This volume describes applications of muons in science and engineering. Research using muons relies on their basic properties and their microscopic interactions with surrounding particles. Examples of muon research include muon catalysis for nuclear fusion; the application of muon spin probes to study microscopic magnetic properties of materials; electron labeling to help in the understanding of electron transfer in proteins; and non-destructive element analysis of the human body. Cosmic ray muons can also be used to study the inner structure of volcanoes.

Author: Kanetada Nagamine
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 10/16/2003
Pages: 226
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.94h x 6.94w x 0.53d
ISBN: 9780521593793

About the Author
Nagamine, Kanetada: - Head of the Meson Science Laboratory, KEK, and Chief Scientist of the Muon Science Laboratory, RIKEN.