Fragmentation Processes
Topics in Atomic and Molecular Physics

The first systematic treatment of fragmentation processes, ideal for graduate students and researchers in atomic collisions, laser physics and chemistry.

Colm T. Whelan (Edited by)

9781107007444, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 13 December 2012

277 pages, 124 b/w illus. 10 tables
25.2 x 18 x 1.8 cm, 0.7 kg

Revolutionary advances in experimental techniques and spectacular increases in computer power over recent years have enabled researchers to develop a much more profound understanding of the atomic few-body problem. One area of intense focus has been the study of fragmentation processes. Covering the latest research in the field, this edited text is the first to provide a focussed and systematic treatment of fragmentation processes, bringing together contributions from a range of leading experts. As well as tackling the more established electron-impact ionization processes, (e,2e), this book also guides the reader through topics such as molecular fragmentation, ion-atom collisions and multi-photon processes. Combining a broad range of topics with an equal mix of theoretical and experimental discussion, this is an invaluable text for graduate students and researchers in atomic collisions, laser physics and chemistry.

Preface
1. Direct and resonant double-photoionization: from atoms to solids L. Avaldi and G. Stefani
2. The application of propagation exterior complex scaling to atomic collisions P. L. Bartlett and A. T. Stelbovics
3. Fragmentation of molecular-ion beams in intense ultra-short laser pulses I. Ben-Itzhak
4. Atoms with one and two active electrons in strong laser fields I. A. Ivanov and A. S. Kheifets
5. Experimental aspects of ionization studies by positron and positronium impact G. Laricchia, D. A. Cooke, Á. Kövér and S. J. Brawley
6. (e,2e) spectroscopy using fragmentation processes J. Lower, M. Yamazaki and M. Takahashi
7. A coupled pseudostate approach to the calculation of ion-atom fragmentation processes M. McGovern, H. R. J. Walters and C. T. Whelan
8. Electron Impact Ionization using (e,2e) coincidence techniques from threshold to intermediate energies A. J. Murray
9. (e,2e) processes on atomic inner shells C. T. Whelan
10. Spin resolved atomic (e,2e) processes J. Lower and C. T. Whelan
Index.

Subject Areas: Atomic & molecular physics [PHM], Physics [PH], Mathematics & science [P]