As from the first two editions, the book is excelent, readable and full of interesting details. It is not a book for an introductory course on nuclear physics, it is an ideal companion on general courses on nuclear reactions as well as nuclear structure. It could also be suitable for a plain advance
Basic Ideas and Concepts in Nuclear Physics: An Introductory Approach
β Scribed by Kris L. G. Heyde
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Year
- 1998
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 536
- Series
- Fundamental and Applied Nuclear Physics Series
- Edition
- 2nd
- Category
- Library
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