Physics 555

Fundamental Nuclear Physics

University of Kentucky

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Spring 2019

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A lecture and problem course providing an overview of modern nuclear physics.

Prereq or equivalent: Phy 520

For the detailed content of Phy 555 this semester, pls. see the syllabus.

Lecturer: Prof. Susan Gardner
Office: Blazer Dining 351
Telephone: 257 - 4391
E-mail: gardner "@" pa.uky.edu
Office Hours: MW 5-6PM and by appointment.

Required textbook:
B. Povh, K. Rith, C. Scholz, F. Zetsche, and W. Rodejohann
Particles and Nuclei: An Introduction to the Physical Concepts, Seventh Edition (2015).

Recommended textbooks:
T. W. Donnelly, J. A. Formaggio, B. R. Holstein, R. G. Milner, and B. Surrow
Foundations of Nuclear and Particle Physics (2017).

S. S. M. Wong, Introductory Nuclear Physics, 2nd Ed. (1998).

Web site created by S. Gardner, copyright 2019. Last update: January 10, 2019.