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The Physics of Atoms and Quanta

Introduction to Experiments and Theory

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  • © 1993

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  1. Hermann Haken

    1. Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart 80, Fed. Rep. of Germany

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  2. Hans Christoph Wolf

    1. Physikalisches Institut, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart 80, Fed. Rep. of Germany

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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVI
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  2. Introduction

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 1-4

  3. The Mass and Size of the Atom

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 5-26

  4. Isotopes

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 27-36

  5. The Nucleus of the Atom

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 37-48

  6. The Photon

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 49-66

  7. The Electron

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 67-78

  8. Some Basic Properties of Matter Waves

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 79-91

  9. Bohr’s Model of the Hydrogen Atom

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 93-118

  10. The Mathematical Framework of Quantum Theory

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 119-146

  11. Quantum Mechanics of the Hydrogen Atom

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 147-164

  12. Lifting of the Orbital Degeneracy in the Spectra of Alkali Atoms

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 165-173

  13. Orbital and Spin Magnetism. Fine Structure

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 175-197

  14. Atoms in a Magnetic Field: Experiments and Their Semiclassical Description

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 199-214

  15. Atoms in a Magnetic Field: Quantum Mechanical Treatment

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 215-242

  16. Atoms in an Electric Field

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 243-271

  17. General Laws of Optical Transitions

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 273-288

  18. Many-Electron Atoms

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 289-299

  19. X-Ray Spectra, Internal Shells

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 301-314

  20. Structure of the Periodic System. Ground States of the Elements

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 315-335
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The second edition of this book again enjoyed a very positive reception from both uni­ versity teachers and students. In this edition we have removed all of the typographical errors that came to our attention. In order to keep the book as current as possible, new developments in the direct observation of individual atoms in electromagnetic traps (Paul traps) and of atoms in molecules on solid surfaces using the scanning tunnel microscope have been added to this edition. Furthermore, new experiments in atomic interferometry have been included; they have become possible by making use of modern microstructure technology. Finally, the possibility of cooling atomic beams using laser radiation has taken on increasing impor­ tance; therefore we have treated this subject as well. This third English Edition cor­ responds to a future Fifth German Edition. We again thank all those colleagues and students who have pointed out to us errors in previous editions. It is a pleasure for us to thank again Springer-Verlag, in particular Dr. H. Latsch, Dr. H. J. Kolsch and C.-D. Bachem for their always excellent cooperation.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart 80, Fed. Rep. of Germany

    Hermann Haken

  • Physikalisches Institut, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart 80, Fed. Rep. of Germany

    Hans Christoph Wolf

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