Meson theory and nuclear matter
1955 ◽
Vol 230
(1181)
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pp. 277-286
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Keyword(s):
An attempt is made to justify the use of the concept of a ‘mesic fluid’ in connexion with the structure of nuclear matter. A transformation is made of the usual symmetric pseudo-scalar meson theory to bring into evidence certain saturation properties, which provide a natural basis for the use of a 'self-consistent’ field in the discussion of nuclear structure. Fluctuations about this semi-classical saturated state will give rise to residual interparticle forces within the nucleus, and are also briefly considered in relation to electromagnetic interactions.