Nuclear Science References Database

TL;DR

The NSR database is a comprehensive, freely accessible bibliographic resource for low- and intermediate-energy nuclear physics, supporting research, evaluation, and data compilation worldwide.

Contribution

This paper describes the development, principles, and applications of the NSR database, a unique global resource for nuclear physics bibliographic information.

Findings

Supports nuclear data evaluation and research activities

Contains over 210,000 articles since nuclear science began

Provides examples of applications in nuclear structure, reaction, and decay

Abstract

The Nuclear Science References (NSR) database together with its associated Web interface, is the world's only comprehensive source of easily accessible low- and intermediate-energy nuclear physics bibliographic information for more than 210,000 articles since the beginning of nuclear science. The weekly-updated NSR database provides essential support for nuclear data evaluation, compilation and research activities. The principles of the database and Web application development and maintenance are described. Examples of nuclear structure, reaction and decay applications are specifically included. The complete NSR database is freely available at the websites of the National Nuclear Data Center http://www.nndc.bnl.gov/nsr and the International Atomic Energy Agency http://www-nds.iaea.org/nsr.