Molecules and Clusters in Intense Laser Fields

by Jan Posthumus

Overview

This book provides a thorough introduction to the physics of molecules and clusters in intense laser fields. It presents both theoretical and experimental aspects of the subject, and covers new research in the area of clusters in intense laser fields. The book discusses femto second pulse production and diagnostics, and covers diatomic and polyatomic molecules, as well as coherent control. 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521120272
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	09/24/2009
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.59(d)

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

"This book presents an interesting introduction to advances in ultrafast and ultrashort pulse lasers and the effects of intense laser fields on molecules and clusters...The book is well edited and covers up-to-date experimental and theoretical research in the area of intense laser fields." Optics & Photonics News

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