Nuclear physics: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Nuclear physics is that branch of physics concerned with the nucleus of the atom. Topics include:

• Strong interaction
• Radioactivity
• Models of the nucleus
  • liquid drop model
  • shell model
  • interacting boson model
• Fission
• Fusion
• Nuclear reactions

Applications

• Nuclear magnetic resonance
• Mössbauer effect
• Nuclear power
• Nuclear weapons
• SEE ALSO: Nuclear engineering