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- Illustrates interaction between the descriptions of theory and experiment to indicate the successes and limitations of each
- Teaches all important general ideas spiced by simple examples that exemplify them
- Completely updated and expanded
Part of the book series: Graduate Texts in Physics (GTP)
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Table of contents (5 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
of quantum mechanics adapted to the requirements of modern atomic physics. It
includes topics of current interest such as semiclassical theory, chaos, atom optics and
Bose-Einstein condensation in atomic gases. In order to facilitate the consolidation
of the material covered, various problems are included, together with complete
solutions. The emphasis on theory enables the reader to appreciate the fundamental
assumptions underlying standard theoretical constructs and to embark on independent
research projects.
The fourth edition of Theoretical Atomic Physics contains an
updated treatment of the sections involving scattering theory and near-thresholdphenomena manifest in the behaviour of cold atoms (and molecules). Special attention
is given to the quantization of weakly bound states just below the continuum threshold
and to low-energy scattering and quantum reflection just above. Particular emphasis
is laid on the fundamental differences between long-ranged Coulombic potentials
and shorter-ranged potentials falling off faster than 1/r2 at large distances r. The new
sections on tunable near-threshold Feshbach resonances and on scattering in two spatial
dimensions also address problems relevant for current and future research in the field
of cold (and ultra-cold) atoms. Graduate students and researchers will find this book a
valuable resource and comprehensive reference alike.
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Authors and Affiliations
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Fachbereich Physik T 30, TU München, Garching, Germany
Harald Friedrich
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Theoretical Atomic Physics
Authors: Harald Friedrich
Series Title: Graduate Texts in Physics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47769-5
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-47767-1Published: 23 May 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-83818-2Published: 08 May 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-47769-5Published: 10 May 2017
Series ISSN: 1868-4513
Series E-ISSN: 1868-4521
Edition Number: 4
Number of Pages: XVII, 642
Number of Illustrations: 108 b/w illustrations, 23 illustrations in colour
Additional Information: Originally published in the series: Advanced Texts in Physics
Topics: Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics, Spectroscopy and Microscopy, Spectroscopy/Spectrometry