Atomic physics is the field of physics that studies atoms as an isolated system of electrons and an atomic nucleus. It is primarily concerned with the arrangement of electrons around the nucleus and the processes by which these arrangements change. Nuclear physics is the field of physics that studies the constituents (protons and neutrons) and interactions of atomic nuclei. The most commonly known applications of nuclear physics are nuclear power generation. Modern nuclear physics contains also particle physics, which is taught in close association with nuclear physics.
COURSE OUTCOME
CO 1: Understand the structure nucleus and nuclear constituents
CO2: Define nuclear forces and nuclear reactions
CO3: Familiarize elementary particles and their properties
Book for Study:
1.Concepts of Modern Physics - Sixth Edition, Arthur Beiser, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
Books for Reference:
1. Modern Physics - Kenneth Krane (John Wiley & Sons)
2.Atomic Physics - Christopher J. Foot (Oxford University Press, Cambridge)
3.Nuclear Physics - S N Ghoshal (S Chand and Co.)
4.The Atomic Nucleus - R D Evans (Mc Graw Hill, New York)
5.Modern Physics - G Aruldhas & P Rajagopal (PHI, NewDelhi)
6.Atomic and Nuclear Physics by S Sharmahatendra(Pearson)
