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actually the "I ntroduction," gives a very brief survey of the contents, and defines many of the topics to be discussed in the subsequent text. Ionization and energy loss of charged particles in matter are dealt with in the second chapter, and the treatment moves quickly into the domain of interest to solid state physics, embracing such topics as displacements, displacement cascades, development of interstitials, thermal and displacement spikes, etc.
From the beginning, it is made clear that the effects of heavy charged particles and neutrons are of prime interest in the case of this particular book. The uses of ultraviolet and infrared as primary excitants are purposely not treated, and the effects of gamma rays are dealt with as a special case. Numerous experiments are reviewed which concern the production of defects in solids by radiation. The gross effects of radiation such as changes in resistivity, thermal conductivity, volume, etc. are considered. Certain features of coagulation of defects are discussed as well as annealing of defects by application of heat, giving rise, for example, to recombination of vacancies and interstitials.
This book is lucid in presentation and very current in its content. Numerous references to recent works are given. The contents are of interest to those working actively in the field, to student, and to physicist desiring a comprehensive view of the subject.
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