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Atoms, Molecules and Photons: An Introduction to Atomic-, Molecular- and Quantum Physics

By Wolfgang Demtröder (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2010
ISBN
3642102972, 9783642102974, 9783642102981
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-10298-1
LCC
QC171.2 .D46 2010
Open Library ID
OL24884879M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (9177440 bytes)
Series
GRADUATE TEXTS IN PHYSICS
Edition
2
Pages
589\608
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07
AtomicMolecularOptical and Plasma Physics;Condensed Matter Physic

Description

This introduction to Atomic and Molecular Physics explains how our present model of atoms and molecules has been developed over the last two centuries both by many experimental discoveries and, from the theoretical side, by the introduction of quantum physics to the adequate description of micro-particles. It illustrates the wave model of particles by many examples and shows the limits of classical description. The interaction of electromagnetic radiation with atoms and molecules and its potential for spectroscopy is outlined in more detail and in particular lasers as modern spectroscopic tools are discussed more thoroughly. Many examples and problems with solutions are offered to encourage readers to actively engage in applying and adapting the fundamental physics presented in this textbook to specific situations. Completely revised new edition with new sections covering all actual developments, like x-ray optics, ion-cyclotron-resonance spectrometer, attosecond lasers, ultraprecission frequency measurement and atomic interferometry.

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