Molecules and Clusters in Intense Laser Fields

A thorough introduction to the subject, covering theory and experiments, for graduates and researchers.

Jan Posthumus (Edited by)

9780521120272, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 24 September 2009

272 pages
24.4 x 17 x 1.5 cm, 0.44 kg

Review of the hardback: '… an excellent introduction to laser-matter interactions and will serve as a useful reference book for both students and researchers alike. what sets the book apart from previous publications is that it deals with the relatively new area of clusters interacting with intense laser pulses.' D. Dundas, Contemporary Physics

This book provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to the physics of molecules and clusters in intense laser fields. It covers both theoretical and experimental aspects of the subject, and presents new research in the area of clusters in intense laser fields. Topics covered include coherent control, diatomic and polyatomic molecules, and femtosecond pulse production and diagnostics. Written by leading researchers in the field, this book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in atomic, molecular and optical physics. It will also be suitable as a reference text for advanced physics courses.

Preface
1. Ultra-high intensity based on Ti:Sapphire Philip F. Taday and Andrew J. Langley
2. Diatomic molecules in intense laser fields Jan H. Posthumus and James F. McCann
3. Small polyatomic molecules in intense laser fields C. Cornaggia
4. Coherent control in intense laser fields Eric Charron and Brian Sheehy
5. Experimental studies of laser-heated rare gas clusters M. Lezius and M. Schmidt
6. Single cluster explosions and high harmonic generation John W. G. Tisch and Emma Springate
7. Intense laser interaction with extended cluster media Roland A. Smith and Todd Ditmire.

Subject Areas: Laser technology & holography [TTBL], Atomic & molecular physics [PHM], Optical physics [PHJ]