Nuclear and Particle Physics

The author gives an introduction to the subject in which he encourages the reader to be mindful of the quantative as well as the descriptive aspects of phenomena as the key to verifying physical theories. He starts with basic theory and proceeds to the problems and applications of the science.

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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. 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.