Eur. Phys. J. A (2012) 48: 41
https://doi.org/10.1140/epja/i2012-12041-6

Review

Strangeness nuclear physics: a critical review on selected topics

INFN, Sezione di Torino and Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Torino, Torino, Italy

^* e-mail: botta@to.infn.it

Received: 21 October 2011
Revised: 6 February 2012
Accepted: 8 March 2012
Published online: 30 March 2012

Abstract

Selected topics in strangeness nuclear physics are critically reviewed. This includes production, structure and weak decay of Λ-Hypernuclei, the nuclear interaction and the possible existence of bound states in nuclei. Perspectives for future studies on these issues are also outlined.