State-of-the-art survey by leading experts in the field. Major foci are superheavy nuclei and neutron-rich exotic nuclei. In addition new developments in nuclear fission and nuclear cluster decay are shown. Finally developments in relativistic heavy ion collisions and the physics of supercritical fields are detailed.

Prof. Dr. Dr. H.C. Mult Walter Greiner, Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS).

Dedication to Prof. Mikhail Itkis.- Superheavy elements.- Nuclear Structure.- Nuclear Fission.- Heavy Ion Physics.- Supercritical Fields.- Astrophysics and Relativity.- Photographs.