From Nucleons to the Atomic Nucleus Perspectives in Nuclear Physics

This monograph originated from various lectures held by the author. It offers a concise overview of modern nuclear research, starting with a discussion of nucleon--nucleon interactions followed by nuclear structure and electromagnetic interactions. The text continues with an exploration of nuclear m...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Heyde, Kris
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1998, 1998
Edition:1st ed. 1998
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction: What Nuclear Physics is About
  • 2 Nucleons in Interaction: The Nucleon—Nucleon Force
  • 3 Introducing the Atomic Nucleus: Nuclear Structure
  • 4 Nuclear Physics with Electromagnetic Interactions
  • 5 Exploring Nuclear Matter at High Densities
  • 6 The Nucleus as a Laboratory for Studying Fundamental Processes
  • 7 The ‘Cosmic’ Connection: Nuclear Astrophysics and Onwards into the Stars
  • 8 From Nucleons to the Atomic Nucleus: A Short Story
  • Glossary of Acronyms