Nuclear Physics

1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Introduction to Nuclear Physics; 4 2 Nuclear Structure and Dynamics; 5 3 Fundamental Forces in the Nucleus; 6 4 Nuclei Under Extreme Conditions; 7 5 Nuclear Astrophysics; 8 6 Scientific and Societal Benefits; 9 7 Approaching the Quark-Gluon Plasma; 10 8 Changing Descriptions of Nuclear Matter; 11 9 The Electroweak Synthesis and Beyond; 12 10 Recommended Priorities for Nuclear Physics; 13 Appendix A: National and Dedicated University Accelerator Facilities; 14 Appendix B: Advisors and Reviewers; 15 Bibliography; 16 Glossary; 17 Index