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The Physics of Atoms and Quanta

Introduction to Experiments and Theory

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  • © 1994

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  1. Hermann Haken

    1. Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

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  2. Hans Christoph Wolf

    1. Physikalisches Institut, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVIII
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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 93-119

  10. The Mathematical Framework of Quantum Theory

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 121-148

  11. Quantum Mechanics of the Hydrogen Atom

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 149-166

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

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 167-175

  13. Orbital and Spin Magnetism. Fine Structure

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 177-199

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

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 201-216

  15. Atoms in a Magnetic Field: Quantum Mechanical Treatment

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 217-244

  16. Atoms in an Electric Field

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 245-273

  17. General Laws of Optical Transitions

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 275-290

  18. Many-Electron Atoms

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 291-301

  19. X-Ray Spectra, Internal Shells

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 303-316

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

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 317-338
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This fourth edition contains a few additional figures. Otherwise only typographical er­ rors have been removed. The final chapter on Fundamentals of the Quantum Theory of Chemical Bonding is continued in an extended way in the textbook Molecular Physics and Elements of Quantum Chemistry by the same authors. This book contains, in particular, a profound presentation of group theory as applied to atoms and molecules. Furthermore, the in­ teraction between atoms and molecules and light is treated in detail. We thank again Springer-Verlag, in particular Dr. H.1. Kblsch and Mr. C.-D. Bachem for their excellent cooperation as always, and Prof. W. D. Brewer for his con­ tinuous support in translating our German text. Stuttgart, February 1994 H. Haken H. C. Wolf Preface to the Third Edition 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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

    Hermann Haken

  • Physikalisches Institut, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

    Hans Christoph Wolf

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