Nuclear and Particle Physics (Oxford Science Publications)

Williams, C.S.W.; W(illiam) S.C. Williams

ISBN 10: 0198520468 / ISBN 13: 9780198520467

Published by Clarendon Paperbacks/Clarendon Press/An Academic Imprint of Oxford University Press/Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, England, UK, New York, et al., 1991

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385 pp. A great, almost spotlessly clean copy! Solidly and tightly bound, essentially and nearly flawless copy with minimal internal and external wear and use. Copy with crisp pages, clean text, and light shelf wear. Smooth covers. Back cover page corner creased. Synopsis: This book deals with nuclear and particle physics at an introductory level, giving an up-to-date description of nuclear and particle physics at a level suitable for undergraduates. 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. Since the primary test of a physical theory is by examining its ability to make correct quantitative predictions, the reader is encouraged, whenever possible, to appreciate the quantitative aspect of a phenomenon in addition to learning a descriptive explanation.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nuclear and Particle Physics (Oxford Science Publications)
• Publisher: Clarendon Paperbacks/Clarendon Press/An Academic Imprint of Oxford University Press/Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, England, UK, New York, et al.
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198520468
• ISBN 13: 9780198520467
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Edition: © 1991
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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.

Review

.... this is an attractive, interesting, and informative account of an important and challenging area of physics... it is pitched at a level which should make it quite readily accessible to its intended student audience. (Times Higher Education Supplement)

This is a working textbook, which unlike many others, covers both the physics of nuclei and of elementary particles. It is attractively produced, with many diagrams and photos. (Contemporary Physics)