A Student's Guide to Atomic Physics

Mark Fox

ISBN 10: 1108446310 / ISBN 13: 9781108446310

Editore: Cambridge University Press, GB, 2018

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This concise and accessible book provides a detailed introduction to the fundamental principles of atomic physics at an undergraduate level. Concepts are explained in an intuitive way and the book assumes only a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and electromagnetism. With a compact format specifically designed for students, the first part of the book covers the key principles of the subject, including the quantum theory of the hydrogen atom, radiative transitions, the shell model of multi-electron atoms, spin-orbit coupling, and the effects of external fields. The second part provides an introduction to the four key applications of atomic physics: lasers, cold atoms, solid-state spectroscopy and astrophysics. This highly pedagogical text includes worked examples and end of chapter problems to allow students to test their knowledge, as well as numerous diagrams of key concepts, making it perfect for undergraduate students looking for a succinct primer on the concepts and applications of atomic physics.

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• Titolo: A Student's Guide to Atomic Physics
• Editore: Cambridge University Press, GB
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1108446310
• ISBN 13: 9781108446310
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Dimensioni: 15,24 L x 1,7 A x 22,86 P centimetri 15,24 centimetri di larghezza per 1,7 centimetri di altezza per 22,86 centimetri di profondità
• Peso: 480 grammi

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Riassunto

A concise overview of the fundamental concepts and applications of atomic physics for students including examples, problems, and diagrams of key concepts.

Informazioni sull?autore

Mark Fox is a Professor of Physics at the University of Sheffield. He is also a Fellow of the Optical Society of America, and the Institute of Physics. His research focuses on optics and photonics, and he specialises in solid-state atoms and quantum dots. He has authored two highly successful books: Optical Properties of Solids (2nd edition, 2010) and Quantum Optics: An Introduction (2005).