The proton
Fred Bortz
A look into the discovery of the most fundamental subatomic particle in nature, the proton, which determines why elements have different physical and chemical properties.
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Nuclear structure from a simple perspective
by R.F. Casten (1990)
About this book
This textbook on nuclear structure avoids complicated calculations and complex mathematical formalism. The author explains nuclear structure by building on a set of elementary physics-based ideas.
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