Precision Physics of Simple Atomic Systems / Edition 1

by Savely G. Karshenboim, Valery B. Smirnov

Overview

Precision physics of simple atoms is a multidisciplinary area, involving atomic, laser, nuclear and particle physics and also metrology. This book will thus be of interest to a broad community of physicists and metrologists. Furthermore, since hydrogen (and other hydrogen-like atoms) is a model system for applying quantum theory, the book contains valuable material for students. The chapters provide in-depth reviews covering precision measurements, accurate calculations, fundamental constants, frequency standards, and tests of fundamental theory. The latest progress in each of these areas is also described for the specialist. The topics selected for this book are largely complementary to those of the earlier related volume, LNP 570.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783642073441
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	12/08/2010
Series:	Lecture Notes in Physics , #627
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
Pages:	217
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

The Hydrogen Atom.- Muonic and Exotic Atoms and Nuclear Effects.- Hydrogen-Like Ions.- Testing Quantum Electrodynamics.- Precision Measurements and Fundamental Constants.