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These lecture notes present an introduction to some semi-classical techniques which have applications in nuclear physics. Topics discussed include the WKB method, approaches based on the Feynman path integral, the Gutzwiller trace formula for level density fluctuations and the Thomas-Fermi approximation and the Vlasov equation for many-body problems. There are applications to heavy ion fusion reactions, bremsstrahlung emission in alpha decay and nuclear response functions.
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Brink, D.M. (2001). Semi-classical methods in nuclear physics. In: Arias, J.M., Lozano, M. (eds) An Advanced Course in Modern Nuclear Physics. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 581. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-44620-6_8
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