The fundamentals of atomic and molecular physics Robert L Brooks

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brooks, Robert L.

Series:

Undergraduate lecture notes in physics

Undergraduate lecture notes in physics 2192-4791

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear physics.

nuclear physics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

New York, NY Springer ©2013

Summary:

The Fundamentals of Atomic and Molecular Physics is intended as an introduction to the field for advanced undergraduates who have taken quantum mechanics. Each chapter builds upon the previous, using the same tools and methods throughout. As the students progress through the book, their ability to use these tools will steadily increase, along with their confidence in their efficacy. The book treats the two-electron atom as the simplest example of the many-electron atom--as opposed to using techniques that are not applicable to many-electron atoms--so that it is unnecessary to develop additional equations when turning to multielectron atoms, such as carbon. External fields are treated using both perturbation theory and direct diagonalization and spontaneous emission is developed from first principles. Only diatomic molecules are considered with the hydrogen molecular ion and neutral molecule treated in some detail. This comprehensive coverage of the quantum mechanics of complex atoms and simple diatomic molecules, developed from the very basic components, is extremely useful for students considering graduate studies in any area of physics

Contents:

Atoms Central Forces and Angular Momentum Complex Atoms Electro- and Magnetostatic Interactions Transition Probabilities Diatomic Molecules Electronic Structure of Diatomic Molecules Vibrations and Rotations of

Notes:

Includes index

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

9781461466789

1461466784

1461466776

9781461466772

OCLC:

842838132

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license