Year
1968
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
School of Mathematics
Recommended Citation
Gilks, Arthur Joseph, The energy levels and spacings of resonances, Master of Science thesis, School of Mathematics, University of Wollongong, 1968. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2711
Abstract
It is known that the quantum states of the nucleus determine the energy levels at which resonances occur. This thesis describes the collision matrix and Wigner's R-matrix and derives the Breit-Wigner single level resonance formula in order to give the quantum mechanics background to resonance phenomena. A review of the early statistical descriptions of resonances is also given.
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.