Introductory Muon Science

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Introductory Muon Science
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kanetada Nagamine
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:228
Dimensions(mm): Height 242,Width 169
Category/GenreAtomic and molecular physics
ISBN/Barcode 9780521038201
ClassificationsDewey:539.72114
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 17 Tables, unspecified; 94 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 26 July 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Muons are unstable elementary particles that are found in space, which can also be produced in particle accelerators to an intensity a billion times greater than that occurring naturally. This book describes the various applications of muons across the spectrum of the sciences and engineering. Scientific research using muons relies both on their basic properties as well as the microscopic interaction between them and surrounding particles such as nuclei, electrons, atoms and molecules. Examples of research that can be carried out using muons include muon catalysis for nuclear fusion, the application of muon spin probes to study microscopic magnetic properties of advanced materials, electron labelling 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 Biography

Head of the Meson Science Laboratory, KEK, and Chief Scientist of the Muon Science Laboratory, RIKEN.