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Nuclear Physics: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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Nuclear Physics: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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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
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