Nersesov, E. A.: Fundamentals of Atomic and Nuclear Physics

The basic laws of atomic and nuclear physics are considered from a quantum-mechanical point of view. The basic principles of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics are described in the beginning, followed by an analysis of the main laws and phenomena in the physics of atoms, molecules, and solids, and that of the atomic nucleus. Considerable attention is devoted to the physical interpretation of various phenomena in atomic and nuclear physics.

A set of questions and problems is included at the end of each chapter. The problems are closely linked to the main text and often serve as its logical continuation. No comprehensive mathematical calculations are required in order to solve the qualitative problems; only a thorough understanding of the definition of the physical quantities, the physical laws involved, and the basic principles of the microcosm are needed to obtain the right answers. The problems are set such that physical quantities and parameters should be estimated so that the reader can obtain a clear picture of the typical scales of physical phenomena occurring in the microcosm. Intended for physics students.