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CASTRO DIAZ-BALART, Fidel. Nuclear Physics in Cuba: a historical outline                                 . Nucleus [online]. 2014, n.56, pp. 5-16. ISSN 2075-5635.

The present article summarizes an historical perspective of the national experience in Nuclear Physics development, with particular emphasis on its relationship with the Cuban Nuclear Program, its scientific and technological achievements, and its social and economic impact. Multiple peaceful applications introduced in the country and specifically those related to the Nuclear Power Program are also included. In order to support nuclear energy as well as nuclear power plants, specialized institutions were created, in addition to the training of professionals and interdisciplinary research groups in theoretical and experimental nuclear physics, engineering and in other different specialties

Palavras-chave : Cuba; nuclear physics; nuclear energy; uses; historical aspects; education; nuclear facilities.

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