Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd., Pearson, 2014. — 504 p. — ISBN: 9332522650.
Nuclear Physics provides a clear and concise introduction to the subject. Fundamentals aside, the book reviews the evolution of the subject from its emergence to its present-day advancements and critically examines the future directions of nuclear and particle physics. The book brings together the essence of nuclear, particle and cosmic ray physics, serving as an ideal text for undergraduate students.
The Birth of the Nucleus
Basic Properties of the Nucleus and Their Determination
Force Between Nucleons
Quantum Mechanical Analysis of Some Nuclear Systems
Characteristics of Stable Nuclei and Nuclear Models
Radioactive Decay
Nuclear Radiations and Detectors
Nuclear Reactions
Particle Accelerators
Nuclear Energy
Fundamentals of Elementary Particles
Cosmic Rays