An Introduction to Nuclear Physics W. N. Cottingham and D. A. Greenwood are an English-language textbook, suitable for higher education. This book offers a clear and concise introduction to nuclear physics, with a focus on foundational knowledge and core concepts.
It covers the relationship between nuclear physics and elementary particle physics and explains how simple models provide insight into the properties of nuclei and nuclear reactions. Important topics include nuclear fission, its application in nuclear reactors, energy generation, and nucleosynthesis in stars.
This second edition has been expanded with topics such as muon-catalyzed fusion, neutrino physics of supernovae, neutrino mass and oscillations, and the biological effects of radiation. Basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and special relativity is assumed. Each chapter ends with practice problems, for which schematic solutions are available.
A clear, clear and compact introduction to nuclear physics, valuable as core material for an undergraduate course.
Topics: nuclear physics, particle and high-energy physics, SCIENCE / Physics / Nuclear.