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Polarization Bremsstrahlung

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  • Self-contained introduction to the subject matter
  • Suitable as graduate text on the topic
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics (SSAOPP, volume 80)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Introduction

    • Andrey V. Korol, Andrey V. Solov’yov
    Pages 1-16
  3. Polarizational Bremsstrahlung in Collisions with Hydrogen Atom

    • Andrey V. Korol, Andrey V. Solov’yov
    Pages 39-60
  4. Cross Section of PBrS from Many-Electron Atoms and Ions

    • Andrey V. Korol, Andrey V. Solov’yov
    Pages 61-120
  5. PBrS in Non-Relativistic Collisions of Structural Particles with Atoms and Ions

    • Andrey V. Korol, Andrey V. Solov’yov
    Pages 121-150
  6. Relativistic Effects in the Polarizational BrS Process

    • Andrey V. Korol, Andrey V. Solov’yov
    Pages 151-210
  7. PBrS from Atomic Clusters and Fullerenes

    • Andrey V. Korol, Andrey V. Solov’yov
    Pages 211-244
  8. Conclusion

    • Andrey V. Korol, Andrey V. Solov’yov
    Pages 245-246
  9. References

    • Andrey V. Korol, Andrey V. Solov’yov
    Pages 247-274
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 275-275

About this book

This book introduces and reviews both theory and applications of polarizational bremsstrahlung, i.e. the electromagnetic radiation emitted during collisions of charged particles with structured, thus polarizable targets, such as atoms, molecules and clusters.
The subject, following the first experimental evidence a few decades ago, has gained importance through a number of modern applications. Thus, the study of several radiative mechanisms is expected to lead to the design of novel light sources, operating in various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Conversely, the analysis of the spectral and angular distribution of the photon emission constitutes a new tool for extracting information on the interaction of the colliding particles, and on their internal structure and dynamical properties.
Last but not least, accurate quantitative descriptions of the photon emission processes determine the radiative energy losses of particles in various media, thereby providing essential information required for e.g. plasma diagnostics as well as astrophysical and medical applications (such as radiation therapy).
This book primarily addresses graduate students and researchers with a background in atomic, molecular, optical or plasma physics, but will also be of benefit to anyone wishing to enter the field.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Goethe Universität Frankfurt Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Frankfurt, Germany

    Andrey V. Korol, Andrey V. Solov'yov

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