Advances In Atomic Physics: An Overview

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the spectacular advances seen in atomic physics during the last 50 years. The authors explain how such progress was possible by highlighting connections between developments that occurred at different times. They discuss the new perspectives and the new research fields that look promising. The emphasis is placed, not on detailed calculations, but rather on physical ideas. Combining both theoretical and experimental considerations, the book will be of interest to a wide range of students, teachers and researchers in quantum and atomic physics. Contents: General Introduction General Background Light: A Source of Information on Atoms: Optical Methods Linear Superpositions of Internal Atomic States Resonance Fluorescence Advances in High Resolution Spectroscopy Atom-Photon Interactions: A Source of Perturbations forAtoms Which Can Be Useful: Perturbations Due to a Quasi Resonant Optical Excitation Perturbations Due to a High Frequency Excitation Atom-Photon Interactions: A Simple System for Studying Higher Order Effects: Multiphoton Processes Between Discrete States Photoionization of Atoms in Intense Laser fields Atom-Photon Interactions: A Tool for Controlling and Manipulating Atomic Motion: Radiative Forces Exerted on a Two-Level Atom at Rest Laser Cooling of Two-Level Atoms Sub-Doppler Cooling. Sub-Recoil CoolingGraduate students, researchers and academics interested in quantum and atomic physics.Advances In Atomic Physics: An Overview By: Cohen-tannoudji Claude Publisher: World Scientific Print ISBN: 9789812774965, 9812774963 other ISBNs: 9789812774989, 981277498X