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Atomic Spectroscopy and Radiative Processes

By Egidio Landi Degl'Innocenti (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Mailand
Year
2014
ISBN
978-88-470-2807-4, 978-88-470-2808-1
DOI
10.1007/978-88-470-2808-1
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3645047 bytes)
Series
UNITEXT for Physics
Edition
2
Pages
430\432
Time added
2014-11-10 20:00:00
Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Atomic/MolecularBeam Physics; Elementary ParticlesQuantum Field Theory; Extraterrestrial PhysicsSpace Sciences

Description

This book describes the basic physical principles of atomic spectroscopy and the absorption and emission of radiation in astrophysical and laboratory plasmas. It summarizes the basics of electromagnetism and thermodynamics and then describes in detail the theory of atomic spectra for complex atoms, with emphasis on astrophysical applications. Both equilibrium and non-equilibrium phenomena in plasmas are considered. The interaction between radiation and matter is described, together with various types of radiation (e.g., cyclotron, synchrotron, bremsstrahlung, Compton). The basic theory of polarization is explained, as is the theory of radiative transfer for astrophysical applications. Atomic Spectroscopy and Radiative Processes bridges the gap between basic books on atomic spectroscopy and the very specialized publications for the advanced researcher: it will provide under- and postgraduates with a clear in-depth description of theoretical aspects, supported by practical examples of applications.

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