Effective field theory for nuclear physics

Authors
Kaplan, DB
Citation
Db. Kaplan, Effective field theory for nuclear physics, NUCL PHYS A, 663, 2000, pp. 155C-164C
Citations number
36
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
NUCLEAR PHYSICS A
ISSN journal
03759474 → ACNP
Volume
663
Year of publication
2000
Pages
155C - 164C
Database
ISI
SICI code
0375-9474(20000131)663:<155C:EFTFNP>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Effective field theory allows one to systematically parametrize ignorance o f short distance physics and end up with a predictive phenomenology. I give examples of its utility, focusing on recent applications of effective fiel d theory to nuclear physics.