The atomic nuclei are unique quantum many-body systems that consist of not only protons and neutrons but also hyperons. Hadrons of a finite number interact through strong interaction which is short ranged, having various exchange characters and spin-orbit and tensor forces. The nucleus shows various facets such as independent-particle phenomena, cluster structures, resonance phenomena and collective motions, depending on the excitation energy and the nucleon number combinations. The studies of their proper dynamics, change of structures, nuclear reactions, and interplays of different aspects have been of great interest. Moreover, in recent years, the experimental and theoretical research fields of nuclear physics are progressing and expanding to cover rich many-body dynamics under extreme conditions such as high-lying nuclear states, very neutron-rich nuclei, hypernuclear systems, and astrophysical objects.
In order to meet the requirements of graduate and undergraduate students, including young researches, the book describes not only the basic aspects of nuclear physics, but also instructive and detailed contents of several research areas which emphasize the timely studies of the discipline.
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Contents:
- Charts of Nuclear Many-Body Systems
- Nuclear Binding Energy and Size
- Nuclear Interactions
- Electromagnetic Moments and Transitions
- Nuclear Mean Field and Multiparticle Shell Model
- Rotational Motion and Deformed Nuclear Wave Function
- Nuclear Clustering
- Ab Initio Calculations
- Giant Resonance
- Resonances
- Nuclear Reactions
- Hypernuclear Production, Structure and Decay
- Nuclear Astrophysics
- Appendix
Readership: Undergraduates in physics or physical sciences; graduates and researchers interested in nuclear physics and its applications.
"This book distinguishes itself from existing monographs by including over half of its chapters on subjects which have so far not, or only sparsely, been covered in book form. These are: nuclear clustering, ab initio calculations, resonances, nuclear reactions, hypernuclei, and nuclear astrophysics. The orientation of the book towards very modern subjects will be attractive not only for students and early career researchers but will also certainly be a reference for the senior scientists."
Peter Schuck
Emeritus Director, Institute of Nuclear Physics, France
"The dynamics of mean-field and clustering is a hot area in the research of nuclear physics, and Prof. Horiuchi is one of the leading physicists in this field. The content of the book is rich because many important topics are covered. I believe this book is very useful for teachers and students of nuclear physics. It can also be useful for people who work on nuclear astrophysics."
Zhongzhou REN
Professor of Physics, Tongji University, China
Hisashi Horiuchi, Emeritus Professor at Kyoto University and Visiting Professor at Osaka University, has left an indelible mark on nuclear physics. With over 163 original papers, 20 review papers, and numerous books, Horiuchi is renowned for his work in the microscopic cluster model and the Antisymmetric Molecular Dynamics theory. He has actively organized international conferences and served on advisory committees, nurturing the younger generation in physics research. His accolades include the Physical Society of Japan Award (1996), the Nishina Memorial Prize (2000), the Medal with Purple Ribbon (2007, by the Government of Japan), and The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon (2016, by the Government of Japan).
Kiyomi Ikeda, Emeritus Professor at Niigata University, has made pioneering contributions to nuclear physics with over 150 original papers. Notably, his work on the Gamow-Teller Giant Resonances with Isobaric Analog States and his proposal of the threshold rule of nuclear cluster structures, known as the Ikeda diagram, have garnered global acclaim. Ikeda has organized international conferences and domestic meetings, playing a pivotal role in advancing the microscopic cluster model. His exceptional contributions have earned him "The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon" in 2012, by the Government of Japan. He has also served as the Dean of the Faculty of Science and the Graduate School of Natural Sciences at Niigata University.
Kiyoshi Kato, Emeritus Professor at Hokkaido University, is known for his work in the microscopic cluster model and the complex scaling method applied to nuclear resonance phenomena. His scholarly output boasts over 160 original research papers and numerous reviews. Kato's impact extends into the organization of key international and domestic nuclear physics conferences, and his pivotal role in the International Nuclear Data Center Network of the IAEA from 1991 to 2012. His leadership was further recognized during his directorship at Hokkaido University's Nuclear Reaction Data Center (2007–2012). Internationally acclaimed, Kato's contributions were honored with a Letter of Appreciation from the Nuclear Research Center at the National University of Mongolia.
Toshio Motoba, Emeritus Professor at Osaka Electro-communication University, has made significant strides in nuclear physics with 105 original papers. He is renowned for his applications of the cluster model and shell model to analyze hypernuclear structures, productions, and weak decays. An influential figure, Motoba has served on the advisory committee and editorial boards of reputed conferences and journals, including the International Conferences on Hypernuclear and Strange particle Physics and Physical Review C. Motoba's exceptional contributions have been recognized with "The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon" by the Government of Japan. His administrative acumen was demonstrated as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (1999–2001) and President (2002–2008) of the Osaka Electro-communication University.
