Nuclear physics

Author: Lu Xiting
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: This book comprehensively and systematically elaborates on the fundamental content of nuclear physics, and provides a brief introduction to subnuclear physics, astrophysics, and nuclear radiation measurement. The book is divided into thirteen chapters, covering topics such as the basic properties of nuclei, radioactivity, nuclear radiation measurement, nuclear forces, nuclear decay, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, neutron physics, nuclear fission and fusion, subnuclear physics, and astrophysics. It focuses on presenting the fundamental knowledge and physical laws of these areas while appropriately introducing some of the latest developments. To facilitate self-study, the book is written in a clear and accessible language, with content progressing from simple to complex. Each chapter includes exercises and answers. At the end of the book, there are appendices such as "Selected Nuclear Data and Particle Data" and "Common Physical Constants" for solving exercises. This book can serve as a textbook for university physics majors studying nuclear physics and is also suitable for teachers, students, and professionals engaged in nuclear energy research and applications. It is a revised edition of the original "Nuclear Physics" (Trial Textbook for Higher Education) published in 1981. The original edition was awarded the Special First Prize for Outstanding Textbooks by the Nuclear Industry Ministry in 1987 and the National Higher Education Outstanding Textbook Award in 1988.