Volkov, N. G., Khristoforov, V. A., Ushakov, N. P. Methods of Nuclear Spectrometry (Metody yadernoy spektrometrii), 1990. In Russian

Волков Н. Г., Христофоров В. А., Ушаков Н. П. Методы ядерной спектрометрии. / Учебное пособие для вузов.
Москва : Энергоатоმიздат (Энергоатомиздат), 1990.
256 с. : ил. Твердый ледериновый переплет с тиснением, увеличенный формат. Тираж 2600 экз.
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Volkov, N. G., Khristoforov, V. A., Ushakov, N. P. Methods of Nuclear Spectrometry (Metody yadernoy spektrometrii). / Textbook for Universities.
Moscow: Energoatomizdat, 1990.
256 pp.: ill. Hardcover (embossed leatherette), enlarged format. Print run: 2,600 copies.

Published on the threshold of a new decade by Energoatomizdat, this 1990 textbook represents the late-Soviet peak of academic instruction in the field of nuclear physics. Authored by N. G. Volkov, V. A. Khristoforov, and N. P. Ushakov, the manual was designed for specialized university programs, providing a rigorous technical foundation for the next generation of nuclear scientists and engineers.
The book focuses on the spectrometry of ionizing radiation at low and medium energy levels—a critical area for both fundamental research and practical applications in nuclear energy, medicine, and environmental monitoring. The authors provide a systematic breakdown of the physics behind radiation detection, with a primary emphasis on two pillars of modern spectrometry: scintillation detectors and semiconductor detectors.
Beyond the hardware, a significant portion of the work is dedicated to the mathematical and algorithmic "behind-the-scenes" of nuclear science—specifically the methods for processing instrumental spectra. This includes the deconvolution of complex data, noise reduction, and the statistical analysis required to identify specific isotopes and their activities.
The physical edition is a robust example of late-Soviet academic publishing, featuring a durable embossed leatherette (leederin) binding and an enlarged format suitable for detailed technical diagrams and complex mathematical formulas. Given its specialized nature and the relatively small print run of 2,600 copies, this volume has become a sought-after reference for professionals in the field.
For nuclear physicists, radiation safety specialists, and collectors of scientific literature from the late 20th century, this textbook remains a clear and authoritative source on the methodology of nuclear measurements.