Atomic physics : an exploration through problems and solutions / Dmitry Budker, Derek F. Kimball, David P. DeMille.
| Author/creator | Budker, Dmitry |
| Other author | Kimball, Derek F. |
| Other author | DeMille, David P. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008. |
| Description | xx, 518 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. Atomic structure -- 2. Atoms in external fields -- 3. Interaction of atoms with light -- 4. Interaction of light with atoms in external fields -- 5. Atomic collisions -- 6. Cold atoms -- 7. Molecules -- 8. Experimental methods -- 9. Miscellaneous topics -- A. Units, conversion factors, and typical values -- B. Reference data for hydrogen and alkali atoms -- C. Spectroscopic notation for atoms and diatomic molecules -- D. Description of polarization states of light -- E. Euler angles and rotation matrices -- F. Wigner-Eckart theorem and irreducible tensors -- G. density matrix -- H. Elements of the Feynman diagram technique -- I. 3-J and 6-J symbols. |
| Abstract | Written as a collection of problems, hints and solutions, this book should provide help in learning about both fundamental and applied aspects of this vast field of knowledge, where rapid and exciting developments are taking place. |
| General note | Previous ed.: 2004. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [491]-510) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Budker, Dmitry. Atomic physics. 2nd ed. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008 |
| LCCN | 2009285129 |
| ISBN | 9780199532414 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0199532419 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780199532421 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 0199532427 (hbk.) |