The Physics of Atoms and Quanta

07The 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 6th edition includes new developments, such as new experiments on quantum entanglement, the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradoxon, Bell's inequality, Schrödinger's cat, and decoherence; the quantum computer, quantum information, Bose-Einstein-Condensation, and the atom laser are also discussed. Here, the student will find 170 problems and their solutions, which make this book a real study text.16The Physics of Atoms and Quanta is a thorough introduction to experiments and theory in this field. Every classical and modern aspect is included and discussed in detail. The new edition is completely revised, new sections on atoms in strong electric fields and high magnetic fields complete the comprehensive coverage of all topics related to atoms and quanta.All new developments, such as new experiments on quantum entanglement, the quantum computer, quantum information, the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradoxon, Bell's inequality, Schrödinger's cat, decoherence, Bose-Einstein-Condensation and the atom laser are discussed. Over 170 problems and their solutions help deepen the insight in this subject area and make this book a real study text. The more advanced book by the same authors entitled Molecular Physics and Elements of Quantum Chemistry coplements this unique textbook.04From the contents:Introduction- The Mass and Size of the Atom- Isotopes- The Nucleus of the Atom- The Photon- The Electron- Some Basic Properties of Matter Waves- Bohr's Model of the Hydrogen Atom- The Mathematical Framework of Quantum Theory- Quantum Mechanics of the Hydrogen Atom- Lifting of the Orbital Degeneracy in the Spectra of Alkali Atoms- Orbital and Spin Magnetism. Fine Structure- Atoms in a Magnetic Field- Atoms in a Magnetic Field- Atoms in an Electric Field- General Laws of Optical Transitions- Many-Electron Atoms- X-Ray Spectra, Internal Shells- Structure of the periodic System. Ground States of the Elements- Nuclear Spin, Hyperfine Structure- The Laser- Modern Methods of Optical Spectroscopy- Progress in Quantum Mechanics: Deeper Insight and New Applications- Fundamentals of the Quantum Theory of Chemical Bonding- Appendix- Solutions to the Problems- Bibliography- Subject Index- Fundamental Constants of Atomic Physics02Hermann Haken is Professor of the Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of Stuttgart. He is known as the founder of synergetics. His research has been in nonlinear optics (in particular laser physics), solid state physics, statistical physics, and group theory. After the implementation of the first laser in 1960, Professor Haken developed his institute to an international center for laser theory. The interpretation of the laser principles as self organization of non equilibrium systems paved the way to the development of synergetics, of which Haken is recognized as the founder. Hermann Haken has been visiting professor or guest scientist in England, France, Japan, USA, Russia, and China. He is the author of some 23 textbooks and monographs that cover an impressive number of topics from laser physics to synergetics, and editor of a book series in synergetics. For his pathbreaking work and his influence on academic research, he has been awarded many-times. Among others02, he is member of the Order "Pour le merite" and received the Max Planck Medal in 1990.