Atomic Spectra and the Vector Model: Volume 1, Series Spectra

Originally published in 1937, this book is the first of two volumes discussing the spectra of the various atomic elements.

A. C. Candler (Author)

9781107505803, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 May 2015

262 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.5 cm, 0.34 kg

Originally published in 1937, this book is the first of two volumes discussing the spectra of the various atomic elements. Volume One addresses series spectra, as well as the Stark effect and Moseley's Law. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science.

1. Introduction
2. Hydrogen atom
3. Alkali doublets
4. Alkaline earths
5. Absorption spectra
6. Zeeman effect
7. Paschen–Back effect
8. Atomic magnetism
9. Stark effect
10. The periodic system
11. Doublet laws
Appendix 1. Key to references
Appendix 2. Physical constants
Appendix 3. Rydberg term table
Appendix 4. Notation
Subject index
Author index.

Subject Areas: Atomic & molecular physics [PHM]