Abstract
In the light of the description of the nucleon-nucleon potential in terms of meson-exchange, the author discusses the most interesting contributions to the nuclear wave function, paying particular attention to 2 pi exchange associated with isobar components in the wave function. Direct evidence for mesonic degrees of freedom in nuclei is revealed by electromagnetic interactions, giving rise to the so-called meson exchange currents. They detail the important aspects of these currents at low and medium energies by studying neutron radiative capture by protons and deuterons on the one hand, and the photodisintegration of the deuteron on the other hand.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
