Electron scattering for nuclear and nucleon structure

The scattering of high-energy electrons from nuclear and nucleon targets provides a microscope for examining the structure of these tiny objects. The best evidence we have on what nuclei and nucleons actually look like comes from electron scattering. This 2001 book examines the motivation for electr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Walecka, John Dirk
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2022
Series:Cambridge monographs on particle physics, nuclear physics, and cosmology
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Collection: Cambridge Books Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The scattering of high-energy electrons from nuclear and nucleon targets provides a microscope for examining the structure of these tiny objects. The best evidence we have on what nuclei and nucleons actually look like comes from electron scattering. This 2001 book examines the motivation for electron scattering and develops the theoretical analysis of the process. It discusses our theoretical understanding of the underlying structure of nuclei and nucleons at appropriate levels of resolution and sophistication, and summarizes experimental electron scattering capabilities. Only a working knowledge of quantum mechanics and special relativity is assumed, making this a suitable textbook for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses. It will also provide a valuable summary and reference for researchers already working in electron scattering and other areas of nuclear and particle physics. This text has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core
Physical Description:xiii, 363 pages digital
ISBN:9781009290616