Polarization, Alignment, and Orientation in Atomic Collisions

Polarization, Alignment, and Orientation in Atomic Collisions
Author: Nils Andersen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-05-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781461301875

This graduate text deals with polarization, alignment, and orientation effects in atomic collisions, induced by electron or heavy particle impact. The first part introduces light and particle polarization, experimenatal and computational methods, and the density matrix and state multipole formalism, with examples and exercises. The second part includes case studies of electron impact and heavy particle excitation, electron transfer, impact ionization and autoionizaztion, with the final chapter discussing related topics and applications. The book includes selected seminal papers of tutorial value from the early history of the field. Intended as an introductory text for both experimental and theoretical students and researchers, the book can be used as a textbook for graduate courses, as a primary source for special topics and seminar courses, and as a standard reference.

Polarization and Correlation Phenomena in Atomic Collisions

Polarization and Correlation Phenomena in Atomic Collisions
Author: Vsevolod V. Balashov
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2013-03-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1475732287

Polarization and Correlation Phenomena in Atomic Collisions: A Practical Theory Course bridges the gap between traditional courses in quantum mechanics and practical investigations. The authors' goal is to guide students in training their ability to perform theoretical calculations of polarization and correlation characteristics of various processes in atomic collisions. The book provides a concise description of the density matrix and statistical tensor formalism and presents a general approach to the description of angular correlation and polarization phenomena. It illustrates an application of the angular momentum technique to a broad variety of atomic processes. The book contains derivations of the most important expressions for observable quantities in electron-atom and ion-atom scattering, including that for polarized beams and/or polarized targets, in photo-induced processes, autoionization and cascades of atomic transitions. Spin-polarization and angular distributions of the reaction products are described, including the angular correlations in different types of coincidence measurements. The considered processes exemplify the general approach and the number of examples can be easily extended by a reader. The book supplies researchers, both theoreticians and experimentalists with a collection of helpful formulae and tables, and can serve as a reference book. Based on a highly regarded course at Moscow State University and elsewhere, the book provides real guidance on theoretical calculations of practical use.

Relativistic Transitions in the Hydrogenic Atoms

Relativistic Transitions in the Hydrogenic Atoms
Author: Roger Boudet
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2008-12-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540855491

When one approaches the study of the quantal relativistic theory of the electron, one may be surprised by the gap which lies between the frame of the experiments, i.e. the real geometry of the space and time, and the abstraction of the complex matrices and spinors formalism employed in the presentation of the theory. This book uses a theory of the electron, introduced by David Hestenes, in which the mathematical language is the same as the one of the geometry of the space and time. Such a language not only allows one to find again the well known results concerning the one-electron atoms theory but furthermore leads easily to the resolution of problems considered for a long time without solution.

Fundamental Processes in Atomic Collision Physics

Fundamental Processes in Atomic Collision Physics
Author: H. Kleinpoppen
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 783
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1461321255

The Proceedings of the Advanced study Institute on Fundamental Processes in Atomic Collision Physics (Santa Flavia, Italy, September 10-21, 1984) are dedicated to the memory of Sir Harrie r-1assey, whose scientific achievements and life are reviewed herein by Sir David Bates. At the first School on the above topic (Maratea, September 1983, Volume 103 in this series), Harrie Massey presented the introductory lectures, summarized the entire lecture program, and presented an outlook on future developments in atomic collision physics. In an after-dinner speech, Massey recalled personal reminiscences and historical events with regard to atomic collision physics, to which he had contributed by initiating pioneering work and by stimulating and surveying this branch of physics over a period of almost six decades. Participants in the Maratea School will always remember Harrie Massey as a charming and wonderful person who was most pleased to discuss with everyone--students, postdoctorals, and senior scientists--any topic in atomic collision physics. Harrie Massey was a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the 1984 Santa Flavia School. Before his death he expressed his interest in attending this second School devoted to the presentation of recent developments and highlights in atomic collision physics. It is the desire of all authors to honor Harrie Massey with their contributions in these Proceedings.

Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 497
Release: 1994-07-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080561446

The latest volume in the highly acclaimed series addresses atomic collisions, assessing the status of the current knowledge, identifying deficiencies, and exploring ways to improve the quality of cross-section data.Eleven articles, written by foremost experts, focus on cross-section determination by experiment or theory, on needs in selected applications, and on efforts toward the compilation and dissemination of data. This is the first volume edited under the additional direction of Herbert Walther. Presents absolute cross sections for atomic collisions Uses benchmark measurements and benchmark calculations Discusses needs for cross-section data in applications Contains a guide to data resources, bibliographies, and compendia

Cathodic Arcs

Cathodic Arcs
Author: André Anders
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 555
Release: 2009-07-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0387791086

Cathodic arcs are among the longest studied yet least understood objects in science. Plasma-generating, tiny spots appear on the cathode; they are highly dynamic and hard to control. With an approach emphasizing the fractal character of cathode spots, strongly fluctuating plasma properties are described such as the presence of multiply charged ions that move with supersonic velocity. Richly illustrated, the book also deals with practical issues, such as arc source construction, macroparticle removal, and the synthesis of dense, well adherent coatings. The book spans a bridge from plasma physics to coatings technology based on energetic condensation, appealing to scientists, practitioners and graduate students alike.

Correlation And Polarization In Electronic And Atomic Collisions - Proceedings Of The International Symposium

Correlation And Polarization In Electronic And Atomic Collisions - Proceedings Of The International Symposium
Author: Albert Crowe
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 366
Release: 1988-05-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9813201606

This volume contains the invited papers delivered at the International Symposium on Correlation and Polarization in Electronic and Atomic Collisions. Experts in the field give the current state and outline future directions of research providing a better fundamental understanding of electron-atom and atom(ion)-atom interactions. Correlation and coherence effects in inelastic collisions as manifested by the observation of photon polarization and photon and particle angular distributions are discussed together with spin dependent effects using spin polarized electron beams.

Correlations and Polarization in Electronic and Atomic Collisions and (e,2e) Reactions, Satellite Meeting of the XVII ICPEAC

Correlations and Polarization in Electronic and Atomic Collisions and (e,2e) Reactions, Satellite Meeting of the XVII ICPEAC
Author: Peter J. O. Teubner
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 370
Release: 1992
Genre: Art
ISBN:

This research level volume explores (e,2e) reactions. It presents a review of theoretical and experimental research and discusses the developments in this field. It is the proceedings of a satellite meeting of the major international conference on the physics of electronic and atomic collisions: XVII ICPEAC, Brisbane, 10-16 July 1991. A valuable reference volume for researchers and libraries in the area of atomic and molecular physics. This volume explores recent and experimental progress in our understanding of (e,2e) reactions. A valuable reference for atomic and molecular physicists.