The Physics of Atoms and Quanta: Introduction to Experiments and Theory - Hardcover

Haken, H.; Wolf, Hans C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3540615555 ISBN 13: 9783540615552

Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 1996

Synopsis

The Physics of Atoms and Quanta is a thorough introduction to experiments and theory in this field. Every classical and modern aspect is covered and discussed in detail. As this text ends with the fundamentals of classical bonding, it leads into the second and more advanced book by the same authors entitled "Molecular Physics and Elements of Quantum Chemistry". This 5th edition includes new developments, for example the detection of antihydrogen and the production of very highly ionised atoms. Here, the student will find 168 problems and their solutions, which make this book a real study text.

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Review

"This book gives a coherent presentation of both the experiemntal and the theoretical aspects of these subjects.... the authors take the opportunity of each new edition to include the latest development in this very active field... I recommend this book unreservedly for its high pedagogical value"

From the Back Cover

The third edition had already been enlarged by the inclusion of new developments such as the direct observation of individual atoms in Paul traps, and of atoms in molecules on solid surfaces using the scanning tunneling microscope. Furthermore, new experiments in atomic interferometry and the possibility of laser cooling of atomic beams were added. The fourth English edition takes minor corrections and additions into account and remains a unique introduction to both experiments and theory of the physics of atoms and quanta. The student will find 160 problems and their solutions, making this book a real study text.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: French
• ISBN 10: 3540615555
• ISBN 13: 9783540615552
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 491