Atomic Structure and Lifetimes: A Conceptual Approach

by Lorenzo J. Curtis

Overview

Lorenzo Curtis offers a new conceptual approach to atomic structure that utilizes conceptual semiclassical models to introduce empirical systematizations of measured data. These models reveal the dynamical behavior of the various interactions that specify the energies and lifetimes of complex atoms. Curtis emphasizes the historical basis of the field as well as the relationship to modern fundamental theory. He also includes many solved problems that provide connections with astrophysics, chemistry, condensed matter, and other related fields.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521829397
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	10/30/2003
Pages:	282
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.67(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Classical position probability densities for periodic systems; 3. Semiempirical parametrization of energy level data; 4. The vector model of angular momentum; 5. The intermediate coupling model; 6. Electric dipole radiation; 7. Line strengths in two-valence electron systems; 8. Magnetic dipole transitions; 9. Absorption of radiation; 10. Time-resolved measurements; 11. Hyperfine structure; 12. Electrostatic polarizabilities and long range interactions; 13. Coherence and anisotropic excitation.

Editorial Reviews

'This is a carefully written monograph that could be used to advantage in more advanced courses on the physics of atoms.' Chemistry World

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