Precision Physics of Simple Atomic Systems [electronic resource] / edited by Savely G. Karshenboim, Valery B. Smirnov.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Karshenboim, Savely G., Editor.

Smirnov, Valery B., Editor.

Series:

Lecture Notes in Physics, 0075-8450 ; 627

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Atoms.

Physics.

Chemistry, Physical and theoretical.

Nuclear physics.

Quantum optics.

Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics.

Physical Chemistry.

Particle and Nuclear Physics.

Mathematical Methods in Physics.

Quantum Optics.

Local Subjects:

Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics.

Physical Chemistry.

Particle and Nuclear Physics.

Mathematical Methods in Physics.

Quantum Optics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XIII, 217 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2003.

Place of Publication:

Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Precision physics of simple atoms is a multidisciplinary area, involving atomic, laser, nuclear and particle physics and also metrology. This book will thus be of interest to a broad community of physicists and metrologists. Furthermore, since hydrogen (and other hydrogen-like atoms) is a model system for applying quantum theory, the book contains valuable material for students. The chapters provide in-depth reviews covering precision measurements, accurate calculations, fundamental constants, frequency standards, and tests of fundamental theory. The latest progress in each of these areas is also described for the specialist. The topics selected for this book are largely complementary to those of the earlier related volume, LNP 570.

Contents:

The Hydrogen Atom

Muonic and Exotic Atoms and Nuclear Effects

Hydrogen-Like Ions

Testing Quantum Electrodynamics

Precision Measurements and Fundamental Constants.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

ISBN:

3-540-45059-9