Spectral distributions in nuclei and statistical spectroscopy

This book, a first comprehensive review on statistical spectroscopy, deals with two related yet distinct topics - averages and fluctuations. While fluctuations have been dealt with in considerable detail in Porter's book entitled ""Statistical Theories of Spectra: Fluctuations"", and subsequent reviews and books, there does not exist at present a similar treatise on averages. This unique volume is designed to fill this significant gap. The book begins with an introductory review and overview of the subject of spectral distributions initiated by J Bruce French in the 60's followed by a collecti