Nuclear and Particle Physics / Edition 1

by W. S. C. Williams

Overview

A unique balance of particle and nuclear physics is presented in this outstanding introduction to the field. Nuclear properties, decay, structure and reactions are covered initially, followed by discussions of nuclear forces, B-decay, and elementary particles and their interactions. Further chapters include strong, weak and electromagnetic interactions, and an up-to-date presentation of the problems facing particle physics. Whenever possible, the reader is encouraged to appreciate the quantitative aspect of a phenomenon in addition to learning a descriptive explanation. Many illustrations supplement this excellent text.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198520467
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/30/1991
Series:	Oxford Science Publications
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 8.06(h) x 0.87(d)

About the Author

Oxford University; Fellow and Tutor in Physics, St Edmund Hall

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Some Quantitative Formalities3. The Size and Shape of Nuclei4. The Mass of Nuclei5. Nuclear Instability6. Alpha Decay7. Nuclear Collisions and Reactions8. Nuclear Models9. Forces and Interactions10. Hadrons and Quark-Parton Model11. The Electromagnetic Interaction12. The Weak Interactions13. Particles: Summary and Outlook14. Nuclear and Particle Astrophysics