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Very Short Introductions Ser.: Nuclear Physics: a Very Short Introduction by Frank Close (2015, Trade Paperback)

Nuclear physics began long before the identification of fundamental particles, with J. J. Thomson's discovery of the electron at the end of the 19th century, which implied the existence of a positive charge in the atom to make it neutral. In this Very Short Introduction Frank Close gives an account of how this area of physics has progressed, including the recognition of how heavy nuclei are built up in the cores of stars and in supernovae, the identification of quarks and gluons, and the development of quantum chromodynamics (QCD). Exploring key concepts such as the stability of different configurations of protons and neutrons in nuclei, Frank Close shows how nuclear physics brings the physics of the stars to Earth and provides us with important applications, particularly in medicine.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Lc Classification Number
Qc778
Table of Content
1. The fly in the cathedral2. Nuclear alchemy3. Powerful forces4. Nucleosynthesis5. Odds, evens, and shells6. Beyond the Periodic table7. Exotic nuclei8. Applied nuclear physicsFurther readingIndex
Copyright Date
2015
Lccn
2015-931639
Dewey Decimal
539.7
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
Very Short Introductions Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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