Strangeness nuclear physics: a critical review on selected topics

Abstract

Selected topics in strangeness nuclear physics are critically reviewed. This includes production, structure and weak decay of $\Lambda$--Hypernuclei, the $\bar{K}$ nuclear interaction and the possible existence of $\bar{K}$ bound states in nuclei. Perspectives for future studies on these issues are also outlined.

Comments: 63 pages, 51 figures, accepted for publication on European Physical Journal A