This is a brief textbook that touches on nearly all of the topics of the course at about the right level of presentation. However, sometimes the translation is a bit awkward and sometimes the authors expect more physics or mathematics background than is appropriate for our course. Again, don't hesitate to ask if you are puzzled. However, careful study of the textbook will provide deeper insight into most of the material. The following table lists the principal topics that will be studied and the approximate order in which the material will be introduced.
All items are subject to change.
An effort will be made to tailor the course to students' needs and topics may be added or subtracted as we get to know one another better. More reference information will be provided during lectures. Philosophy of the course and review of the syllabus. Discussion of orders of magnitude, units, and the 'language' of nuclear and particle physics. Properties of Nuclei.