Giant Resonances : Fundamental High-Frequency Modes of Nuclear Excitation

Resonances are a common feature of many systems in nature. They reveal much about the structure of such systems. The present book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of a similar phenomenon in atomic nuclei, the giant resonances. It describes experimental facts, how these are obtained, and how they fit into existing theoretical models. It also includes a short history and an overview of the main achievements in this field.