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Though the neutrino was first postulated in the 1930s and detected in 1956, neutrino physics remains one of the most exciting fields of physics. Their position at the intersection of particle physics, astrophysics and nuclear physics ensures continuing interest in the subject. Despite the fact that neutrinos are one of the most fundamental particles which make up the universe, they are also one of the least understood. Vast theoretical and experimental research efforts and detectors such as Super-Kamiokande, CERN, Sudbury and the new Boulby Mine installation in the UK continue to enhance our understanding of the origins and properties of neutrinos, and their implication on the standard model and cosmology. Neutrino Physics provides a comprehensive overview of the subject at a level suitable for graduate students in physics or astrophysics, Starting with a brief historical overview the author proceeds to review their fundamental properties, the neutrino mass question, and their place within and beyond the standard model. Atmospheric neutrinos, solar neutrinos and supernova neutrinos are discussed in separate chapters. The final chapters examine the role of neutrinos in modern astroparticle physics, cosmology and the dark matter problem. Concluding with a summary of the status of neutrino physics and the implications of results, this book is a review of the field. Written to be accessible to readers from different backgrounds in nuclear, particle and astrophysics and with a detailed reference list, this title should be of interest to any researcher or advanced student who need to understand neutrino physics.

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This is an extremely comprehensive and up-to-date account of neutrino physics. It will serve as an excellent introduction to this exciting field, as well as providing a handy reference source for the experts. The translation is generally smooth and the diagrams are clear with informative captions. -- Alan Watson, University of Leeds This excellent introduction to neutrino physics describes, in 14 chapters and more than 400 pages, the past, present and future experiments and essential developments in one of the most exciting fields of fundamental physics today. ... .It is remarkable that that Zuber describes, over many chapters, not only neutrino experiments, detectors and spectrometers in operation, but also those that are at present under construction or planned, such as the KATRIN experiment and the neutrino factory. Neutrino Physics is a textbook at a level that is suitable for graduate students in physics and astrophysics. It can be highly recommended to anyone interested in this field, and to any advanced student who wants to learn more about this research topic and who needs to understand neutrino physics. --Klaus Blaum, CERN Courier This is a useful and broad textbook, covering all of the essential material needed to understand the current status of neutrino physics. It would serve as an excellent, up-to-date, and thorough introduction to the subject for new researchers in the field, or as a valuable and handy reference for the more experienced scientist. -- Dan Hooper, E-streams

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