That being said, what is the best textbook for learning nuclear physics?

[narmerguy]

Hey Everyone,

I'm an undergraduate student attempting to learn some nuclear physics. It's not offered at my university but a professor of mine said that if I can get him a textbook he'll do an independent study with me where he teaches me from it.

Any suggestions? I have close to no quantum experience if this affects anyone's recommendation.

-Narmerguy

 

[Theaumasch]

Hi narmerguy,

Quantum is recommended. My university, as well as many others, uses D.J. Griffiths book: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics.

The books for nuclear physics used at my university are:
An introduction to the physics of nuclei and particles, R.A. Dunlap
Atoms, Molecules and Photons, W. Demtröder

I haven't done this course yet, but the people I know who did, made me believe you could use these books.

Greetings,
Thomas

 

[Thermalne]

Introductory Nuclear Physics by Kenneth S. Krane

It is the bible of any nuclear physicist or nuclear engineer.

 

[Norman]

Introductory Nuclear Physics by Kenneth S. Krane

It is the bible of any nuclear physicist or nuclear engineer.

I would also recommend Krane. But it is merely an introductory text, far from comprehensive. Another nice introduction book is "Nuclear Physics in a Nutshell" by Bertulani. Krane and Bertulani would be nice companion books.