Modern Physics

Chapter 13: Nuclear Interactions and Applications

13.1	Nuclear Reactions Cross Sections
13.2	Reaction Kinematics
13.3	Reaction Mechanisms The Compound Nucleus Direct Reactions
13.4	Fission Induced Fission Thermal Neutron Fission Chain Reactions
13.5	Fission Reactors Nuclear Reactor Problems Breeder Reactors Future Nuclear Power Systems Special Topic: Early Fission Reactors
13.6	Fusion Formation of Elements Nuclear Fusion on Earth Controlled Thermonuclear Reactions
13.7	Special Applications Medicine Archaeology Art Crime Detection Mining and Oil Materials Small Power Systems Special Topic: The Search for New Elements New Elements
	Summary