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
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Descriptionxx, 518 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Supplemental ContentTable 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 notePrevious ed.: 2004.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [491]-510) and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Budker, Dmitry. Atomic physics. 2nd ed. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008
LCCN 2009285129
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