What was Mottelson's doctoral thesis about?
Nuclear structure
Quantum fields
Relativity
Thermodynamics
Answer
Mottelson's doctoral thesis focused on nuclear structure, specifically the collective model of nuclear motion. This model describes the nucleus as a rotating, vibrating, and deforming object, rather than a static collection of individual nucleons. Mottelson's work provided important insights into the behavior of atomic nuclei and helped lay the foundation for our understanding of nuclear physics.
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