This thoroughly revised fifth edition of the book is basically for M.Sc. Physics students. M.Sc. Chemistry and Engineering students will find it equally useful. The book covers the most important areas of the low energy Nuclear Science, with more stress on modern techniques used in experimental Nuclear Physics. Particle Accelerators and the detectors are discussed in details. Nuclear Energy is the need of today, therefore theory of neutrons along with nuclear reactors and the Chemical & Biological effects of Radiations are given special attention. Last chapters are devoted on Cosmic Rays and Elementary Particles. At the end of each chapter a large number of exercises, short answer questions, problems and references are given to provide self test and to help those who are preparing for NET, GATE, IES, IAS and other competitive exams.

Contents :

1. General Properties of Atomic Nucleus
2. Radioactivity and Isotopes
3. Interactions of Nuclear Radiations with Matter
4. Detection and Measurement of Nuclear Radiations
5. Alpha-Particles
6. Beta-Decay
7. Gamma-Radiation
8. Nuclear Forces
9. Nuclear Models
10. Nuclear Reactions
11. Particle Accelerators
12. Neutrons
13. Nuclear Fission and Fusion
14. The Artificial Elements
15. Nuclear Fission Reactors
16. Chemical and Biological Effects of Radiations
17. Cosmic Rays
18. Elementary Particles
Appendix A - Physical Constants in S.I. Units
Appendix B - Stable Nuclides of the Elements