The Physics of Atoms and Quanta: Introduction to Experiments and Theory (Advanced Texts in Physics)

The Physics of Atoms and Quanta is a thorough introduction to experiments and theory in this field. Every classical and modern aspect is included and discussed in detail. The new edition is completely revised, new sections on atoms in strong electric fields and high magnetic fields complete the comprehensive coverage of all topics related to atoms and quanta. All new developments, such as new experiments on quantum entanglement, the quantum computer, quantum information, the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradoxon, Bell's inequality, Schrödinger's cat, decoherence, Bose-Einstein-Condensation and the atom laser are discussed. Over 170 problems and their solutions help deepen the insight in this subject area and make this book a real study text. The second and more advanced book by the same authors entitled "Molecular Physics and Elements of Quantum Chemistry" is the completion of this unique textbook. The Physics of Atoms and Quanta is a thorough introduction to experiments and theory in this field. Every classical and modern aspect is included and discussed in detail. The new edition is completely revised, new sections on atoms in strong electric fields and high magnetic fields complete the comprehensive coverage of all topics related to atoms and quanta. All new developments, such as new experiments on quantum entanglement, the quantum computer, quantum information, the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradoxon, Bell's inequality, Schrödinger's cat, decoherence, Bose-Einstein-Condensation and the atom laser are discussed. Over 170 problems and their solutions help deepen the insight in this subject area and make this book a real study text. The second and more advanced book by the same authors entitled "Molecular Physics and Elements of Quantum Chemistry" is the completion of this unique textbook. TOC:Introduction.- The Mass and Size of the Atom.- Isotopes.- The Nucleus of the Atom.- The Photon.- The Electron.- Some Basic Properties of Matter Waves.- Bohr's Model of the Hydrogen Atom.- The Mathematical Framework of Quantum Theory.- Quantum Mechanics of the Hydrogen Atom.- Lifting of the Orbital Degeneracy in the Spectra of Alkali Atoms.- Orbital and Spin Magnetism. Fine Structure.- Atoms in a Magnetic Field.- Atoms in a Magnetic Field.- Atoms in an Electric Field.- General Laws of Optical Transitions.- Many-Electron Atoms.- X-Ray Spectra, Internal Shells.- Structure of the periodic System. Ground States of the Elements.- Nuclear Spin, Hyperfine Structure.- The Laser.- Modern Methods of Optical Spectroscopy.- Progress in Quantum Mechanics: Deeper Insight and New Applications.- Fundamentals of the Quantum Theory of Chemical Bonding.- Appendix.- Solutions to the Problems.- Bibliography.- Subject Index.- Fundamental Constants of Atomic Physics The highly positive affirmation and wide reception that this book continues to receive from professors and students ahke is the occasion for this 7th edition. Once again we have included a number of valuable suggestions for improvements, which we address as appropriate. In addition, we refer to a number of developments in atomic physics. Of these new developments in regard to exotic atoms, we mention antihydrogen in par­ ticular, because fundamental experiments in matter and antimatter can be expected in the future. Furthermore, we have inserted a chapter on the behaviour of atoms in strong elec­ trical fields. Experiments with corresponding lasers could only recently be realized. We thank our Jenaer colleague, R. Sauerbrey, for his contribution of this chapter. We have also included a new chapter on the behaviour of the hydrogen atom in strong magnetic fields. The results are of profound interest for two very different fields of physics: on the one hand, according to classical physics, one expects chaotic behaviour from Rydberg atoms in magnetic fields that can be created in the laborato­ ry; thus, an association can be drawn to aspects of chaos theory and the problems of quantum chaos. On the other hand, the very strong fields necessary for low quantum numbers are realized in the cosmos, in particular with white dwarfs and neutron stars. Introduction....Pages 1-4 The Mass and Size of the Atom....Pages 5-26 Isotopes....Pages 27-36 The Nucleus of the Atom....Pages 37-48 The Photon....Pages 49-67 The Electron....Pages 69-80 Some Basic Properties of Matter Waves....Pages 81-93 Bohr’s Model of the Hydrogen Atom....Pages 95-124 The Mathematical Framework of Quantum Theory....Pages 125-152 Quantum Mechanics of the Hydrogen Atom....Pages 153-170 Lifting of the Orbital Degeneracy in the Spectra of Alkali Atoms....Pages 171-179 Orbital and Spin Magnetism. Fine Structure....Pages 181-203 Atoms in a Magnetic Field: Experiments and Their Semiclassical Description....Pages 205-221 Atoms in a Magnetic Field: Quantum Mechanical Treatment....Pages 223-260 Atoms in an Electric Field....Pages 261-294 General Laws of Optical Transitions....Pages 295-310 Many-Electron Atoms....Pages 311-322 X-Ray Spectra, lnternal Shells....Pages 323-336 Structure of the Periodic System. Ground States of the Elements....Pages 337-359 Nuclear Spin, Hyperfine Structure....Pages 361-385 The Laser....Pages 387-397 Modern Methods of Optical Spectroscopy....Pages 399-416 Progress in Quantum Physics: A Deeper Understanding and New Applications....Pages 417-437 Fundamentals of the Quantum Theory of Chemical Bonding....Pages 439-460 Annotation The Physics of Atoms and Quanta is a thorough introduction to experiments and theory in this field. Every classical and modern aspect is included and discussed in detail. The new edition is completely revised, new sections on atoms in strong electric fields and high magnetic fields complete the comprehensive coverage of all topics related to atoms and quanta. All new developments, such as new experiments on quantum entanglement, the quantum computer, quantum information, the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradoxon, Bell's inequality, SchrC6dinger's cat, decoherence, Bose-Einstein-Condensation and the atom laser are discussed. Over 170 problems and their solutions help deepen the insight in this subject area and make this book a real study text. The second and more advanced book by the same authors entitled Molecular Physics and Elements of Quantum Chemistry is the completion of this unique textbook Annotation The Physics of Atoms and Quanta is a thorough introduction to experiments and theory in this field. Every classical and modern aspect is included and discussed in detail. The new edition is completely revised, new sections on atoms in strong electric fields and high magnetic fields complete the comprehensive coverage of all topics related to atoms and quanta. All new developments, such as new experiments on quantum entanglement, the quantum computer, quantum information, the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradoxon, Bell's inequality, Schrodinger's cat, decoherence, Bose-Einstein-Condensation and the atom laser are discussed. Over 170 problems and their solutions help deepen the insight in this subject area and make this book a real study text. The second and more advanced book by the same authors entitled Molecular Physics and Elements of Quantum Chemistry is the completion of this unique textbook An introduction to experiments and theory in the physics of atoms and quanta, presenting various classical and modern aspects. This work features sections on atoms in strong electric fields and high magnetic fields, and developments such as experiments on quantum entanglement, the quantum computer, quantum information, and Bell's inequality Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf ; Translated By William D. Brewer. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [499]-505) And Index.