Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
- 1st Edition, Volume 65 - June 8, 2016
- Latest edition
- Editors: Ennio Arimondo, Chun C. Lin, Susanne Yelin
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 4 8 2 8 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 5 2 4 4 - 0
Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics provides a comprehensive compilation of recent developments in a field that is in a state of rapid growth, as new experimen… Read more
Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics provides a comprehensive compilation of recent developments in a field that is in a state of rapid growth, as new experimental and theoretical techniques are used on many problems, both old and new.
Topics covered include related applied areas, such as atmospheric science, astrophysics, surface physics, and laser physics, with timely articles written by distinguished experts that contain relevant review material and detailed descriptions of important developments in the field.
- Presents the work of international experts in the field
- Comprehensive articles compile recent developments in a field that is experiencing rapid growth, with new experimental and theoretical techniques emerging
- Ideal for users interested in optics, excitons, plasmas, and thermodynamics
- Topics covered include atmospheric science, astrophysics, surface physics, and laser physics, amongst others
Physicists and researchers in related applied areas
Chapter One: Spectroscopy of Natural and Artificial Atoms in Magnetic Fields
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Zeeman Effects and g-Factor
- 3 Hyperfine Structure
- 4 Simple Solid Systems: Artificial Atoms
- 5 Magnetic Field Spectra
- 6 g-Factor Measurements
- 7 Hyperfine Structure Measurements
- 8 Measurements of g-Factors and Hyperfine Structure in Artificial Atoms
- 9 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
Chapter Two: Ultracold Hybrid Atom–Ion Systems
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Atom–Ion Interactions
- 3 Scattering Processes
- 4 Transport Properties
- 5 Tuning Interactions: Hyperfine and Zeeman Interactions
- 6 Isotopic Effects
- 7 Charges in a BEC
- 8 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
Chapter Three: Spiking Systematics in Some CO2 Laser Models
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Computation of Stability Charts
- 3 Spiking in Selected CO2 Laser Models
- 4 Conclusions and Outlook
- Acknowledgments
Chapter Four: Infrared Remote Sensing with Meteorological Satellites
- Abstract
- 1 Evolution of Satellite Remote Sensing
- 2 Earth-Emitted Infrared Spectra
- 3 IR Radiative Transfer in the Atmosphere
- 4 High Spectral Resolution IR Measurements Improving Physics Theory
- 5 Broadband Spectral Bands and Their Application
- 6 Remote Sensing from High Spectral Resolution IR Measurements
- 7 Conclusions
Chapter Five: Experiments with Dense Low-Energy Positrons and Positronium
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Making Many Positrons
- 3 Examples of What Has Been Done with Many Positrons
- 4 What Might Be Interesting to Try Next?
- 5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
Chapter Six: Time-Dependent Close-Coupling Calculations for Ion-Impact Ionization of Atoms and Molecules
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Ion-Impact Ionization
- 3 Results
- 4 Summary
- Acknowledgments
Chapter Seven: Quantum and Nonlinear Optics in Strongly Interacting Atomic Ensembles
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Classical Nonlinear Optics
- 3 Quantum Nonlinear Optics
- 4 Summary and Outlook
- Acknowledgments
Chapter Eight: Spin-Exchange-Pumped NMR Gyros
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 NMR Using Hyperpolarized Gases
- 3 NMR Oscillator Basics
- 4 Detection of NMR Precession Using In Situ Magnetometry
- 5 Finite Gain Feedback Effects: Scale Factor and Bandwidth
- 6 Noise
- 7 Dual-Species Operation
- 8 The Northrop Grumman Gyro
- 9 Outlook
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix
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- Latest edition
- Volume: 65
- Published: June 8, 2016
- Language: English
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Ennio Arimondo
Ennio Arimondo is Professor of Physics at the University of Pisa, Italy. In a a long research career, Professor Arimondo has been engaged in experimental and theoretical research related to laser spectroscopy, the interaction of radiation with matter, laser cooling and new phenomena of ultracold atomic gases. Professor Arimondo is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and of the Institute of Physics. He is editor of Conference and School Proceedings.
Affiliations and expertise
Universita di Pisa, ItalyCL
Chun C. Lin
Chun C. Lin is Professor of Physics at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He has been working in various areas of atomic and molecular physics for several decades. He received the American Physical Society Will Allis Prize “for advancing the understanding of the microscopic behavior of ionized gases through his innovative and pioneering studies of excitation in electron and ion collisions with atomic and molecular targets” in 1996. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and has served as the Chair of the Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics in the American Physical Society (1994 – 1995).
Affiliations and expertise
Physics Department, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USASY
Susanne Yelin
Susanne F. Yelin, is at the Physics Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
Affiliations and expertise
Physics Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USARead Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics on ScienceDirect