Looking for a book with an Overview of Nuclear and Particle Physics

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for books that provide an overview of Nuclear and Particle Physics, particularly for a PhD student seeking to enhance their general knowledge in preparation for their defense. The scope includes introductory and advanced texts in the field.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for general knowledge resources in Nuclear and Particle Physics beyond specific papers.
  • Several participants suggest specific books, including Halzen and Martin, Griffiths, and others.
  • Additional titles mentioned include Povh et al., Martin, Williams, Das and Ferbel, Henley and Garcia, Burcham and Jobes for introductory texts.
  • Advanced texts suggested are Segre's "Nuclei and Particles" and Walecka's "Theoretical Nuclear and Subnuclear Physics."
  • There is a note that some suggested books may not focus specifically on nuclear aspects.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for comprehensive resources, but there is some disagreement regarding which books specifically address nuclear physics versus particle physics.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations may depend on the specific focus within Nuclear and Particle Physics, and the distinction between introductory and advanced texts is noted but not resolved.

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Hi,

I am doing my PHD in Nuclear/Particle Physics and I am getting all of the information I am using from papers, which are very specific. I feel like I am lacking general knowledge, which is likely to be tested in the defense. Do you know any book where I can get a better overview on Nuclear and Particle Physics?

Thank you!
 
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Halzen and Martin, Griffiths
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
Halzen and Martin, Griffiths
andresB said:
Those are not about the nuclear.

In addition to Povh et al that @vanhees71 mentioned, there are also:
Martin, Nuclear and Particle Physics
Williams, Nuclear and Particle Physics
Das and Ferbel, Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics
Henley and Garcia, Subatomic Physics
Burcham and Jobes, Nuclear and Particle Physics
Blin-Stoyle, Nuclear and Particle Physics

The above are all introductions, while more advanced are:
Segre, Nuclei and Particles
Walecka, Theoretical Nuclear and Subnuclear Physics
 
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