Chiral effective field theory and nuclear forces

TL;DR

This paper reviews how nuclear forces can be derived from low-energy QCD using chiral effective field theory, providing both accessible explanations and detailed technical information for researchers.

Contribution

It offers a comprehensive overview of deriving nuclear forces from chiral effective field theory, bridging accessible explanations with detailed technical insights.

Findings

Nuclear forces emerge from low-energy QCD.

Chiral effective field theory provides a systematic framework.

The review includes detailed methodological information.

Abstract

We review how nuclear forces emerge from low-energy QCD via chiral effective field theory. The presentation is accessible to the non-specialist. At the same time, we also provide considerable detailed information (mostly in appendices) for the benefit of researchers who wish to start working in this field.