Theory of Nuclear Models

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Abstract
The framework for a unified theory of nuclear structure is described in which the wave functions for different nuclear models are obtained by transformations on the actual nuclear wave function. This formulation provides a basis for explaining the success of weak-coupling models of the nucleus and showing that they are not in conflict with the assumption that nucleons have very strong mutual interactions. The explanation lies in the fact that only in certain circumstances can the "particles" in a nuclear model be interpreted as nucleons.