Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

by Bederson, Benjamin; Walther, Herbert

• ISBN13: 9780120038367
• ISBN10: 0120038366
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-10-01
• Publisher: Academic Pr

Summary

This series, established in 1965, is concerned with recent developments in the general area of atomic, molecular and optical physics. The field is in a state of rapid growth, as new experimental and theoretical techniques are used on many old and new problems. Topics covered include related applied areas, such as atmospheric science, astrophysics, surface physics and laser physics. Articles are written by distinguished experts who are active in their research fields. The articles contain both relevant review material and detailed descriptions of important recent developments.?? Reviews timely fields of atomic physics?? Articles written by world leaders in those fields?? In depth review of the subject with relevant literature?? Suitable for researchers in other fields?? Only book series of this kind

Table of Contents

Contributors	vii
Complete Experiments in Electron--Atom Collisions
Nils Anderson
Klaus Bartschat
Introduction	1	(7)
Elastic Scattering	8	(16)
Impact Excitation	24	(56)
Conclusions	80	(8)
References	83	(5)
Stimulated Rayleigh Resonances and Recoil-Induced Effects
J.-Y. Courtois
G. Grynberg
Introduction	88	(3)
Stimulated Rayleigh Resonances	91	(18)
Recoil-Induced Resonances	109	(12)
Other Recoil-Induced Effects in Atomic and Molecular Physics	121	(15)
Conclusion	136	(5)
References	137	(4)
Precision Laser Spectroscopy Using Acousto-Optic Modulators
W. A. van Wijngaarden
Introduction	141	(1)
Optical Spectroscopy	142	(6)
Spectroscopy Using Frequency-Modulated Lasers	148	(4)
Hyperfine Structure and Isotope Shifts	152	(14)
Stark Shifts	166	(13)
Concluding Remarks	179	(4)
References	180	(3)
Highly Parallel Computational Techniques for Electron--Molecule Collisions
Carl Winstead
Vincent McKoy
Introduction	183	(3)
Theory	186	(5)
Computational Implementation	191	(18)
Illustrative Application	209	(8)
Conclusion	217	(5)
References	218	(4)
Quantum Field Theory of Atoms and Photons
Maciej Lewenstein
Li You
Introduction	222	(2)
Bose--Einstein Condensation	224	(6)
Hamiltonian of QFTAP	230	(4)
Properties of BEC in Trapped Alkali Systems	234	(5)
Diagnostics of BEC	239	(14)
Quantum Dynamics of Condensation	253	(14)
Theory of Bosers	267	(7)
Nonlinear Atom Optics	274	(1)
Conclusions	275	(6)
References	275	(6)
Subject Index	281	(6)
Contents of Volumes in this Serial	287