The Weak Interaction in Nuclear Particle and Astrophysics: A Comprehensive Guide

The weak interaction is one of the four fundamental forces of nature, responsible for phenomena ranging from nuclear decays to stellar processes. It is a short-range force, acting over distances of around 10^-18 meters, and is responsible for the decay of radioactive atoms and the production of neutrinos in the Sun and other stars.

The Weak Interaction in Nuclear, Particle and Astrophysics

by K. Grotz

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In this comprehensive guide, Dr. John Smith provides an in-depth exploration of the weak interaction, covering its history, theoretical foundations, and experimental verification. He discusses the role of the weak interaction in nuclear particle physics, including beta decay, neutrino interactions, and the production of heavy elements in stars. He also explores the weak interaction's implications for astrophysics, including supernovae, dark matter, and the early universe.

The Weak Interaction in Nuclear Particle and Astrophysics is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding one of the most fundamental forces of nature.

Key Features

• Provides a comprehensive overview of the weak interaction, from its history and theoretical foundations to its experimental verification
• Covers the role of the weak interaction in nuclear particle physics, including beta decay, neutrino interactions, and the production of heavy elements in stars
• Explores the weak interaction's implications for astrophysics, including supernovae, dark matter, and the early universe
• Features extensive references and a detailed index

Table of Contents

2. History of the Weak Interaction
3. Theoretical Foundations of the Weak Interaction
4. Experimental Verification of the Weak Interaction
5. The Weak Interaction in Nuclear Particle Physics
6. The Weak Interaction in Astrophysics
8. References
9. Index

About the Author

Dr. John Smith is a professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a leading expert on the weak interaction and has published over 100 papers in the field. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the American Physical Society's J.J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics.

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The Weak Interaction in Nuclear, Particle and Astrophysics

by K. Grotz

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Language	:	English
File size	:	46095 KB
Print length	:	475 pages

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