Covers prompt measurements as well as delayed activation measurements used in chemical analysis of the elements. This book describes the various possibilities of activation: neutrons, charged ions, and photons. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each activation method.

This timely publication covers prompt measurements as well as delayed activation measurements used in chemical analysis of the elements. It describes the various possibilities of activation: neutrons, charged ions, and photons. Also discussed are the advantages and disadvantages of each activation method. These volumes are important for those in geology, archaeology, biology, analytical chemistry, radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry, the semiconductor industry, and others.

VOLUME II: ACTIVATION METHODS. Activation with Nuclear Reactors. 14 MeV Neutrons Activation Analysis. Prompt Activation
Analysis with Charged Particles. Photon Activation Analysis. Activation Analysis with Isotopic Sources. Activation Analysis with Small Mobile Reactors. APPLICATION of ACTIVATION ANALYSIS. Activation Analysis of Biological Materials. Activation Analysis of Coal and Coal Effluents. Activation Analysis of Water Samples. In Vivo Activation Analysis. Activation Analysis in Archaeology. Activation Analysis in Forensic Studies. Activation Analysis of Atmospheric Environmental Samples. Activation Analysis in Agriculture and Botany. Activation Analysis of Semiconductor Materials. Depth Profiling of Silicon by Nuclear Activation Methods. Index.