Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics provides a comprehensive compilation of recent developments in a field that is in a state of rapid growth, as new experimental and theoretical techniques are used on many problems, both old and new.

Topics covered include related applied areas, such as atmospheric science, astrophysics, surface physics, and laser physics, with timely articles written by distinguished experts that contain relevant review material and detailed descriptions of important developments in the field.

Presents the work of international experts in the fieldComprehensive articles compile recent developments in a field that is experiencing rapid growth, with new experimental and theoretical techniques emergingIdeal for users interested in optics, excitons, plasmas, and thermodynamicsTopics covered include atmospheric science, astrophysics, surface physics, and laser physics, amongst others

• Preface
• Chapter One: Spectroscopy of Natural and Artificial Atoms in Magnetic Fields
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Zeeman Effects and g-Factor
  • 3 Hyperfine Structure
  • 4 Simple Solid Systems: Artificial Atoms
  • 5 Magnetic Field Spectra
  • 6 g-Factor Measurements
  • 7 Hyperfine Structure Measurements
  • 8 Measurements of g-Factors and Hyperfine Structure in Artificial Atoms
  • 9 Conclusions
  • Acknowledgments
• Chapter Two: Ultracold Hybrid Atom–Ion Systems
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Atom–Ion Interactions
  • 3 Scattering Processes
  • 4 Transport Properties
  • 5 Tuning Interactions: Hyperfine and Zeeman Interactions
  • 6 Isotopic Effects
  • 7 Charges in a BEC
  • 8 Conclusions
  • Acknowledgments
• Chapter Three: Spiking Systematics in Some CO₂ Laser Models
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Computation of Stability Charts
  • 3 Spiking in Selected CO₂ Laser Models
  • 4 Conclusions and Outlook
  • Acknowledgments
• Chapter Four: Infrared Remote Sensing with Meteorological Satellites
  • Abstract
  • 1 Evolution of Satellite Remote Sensing
  • 2 Earth-Emitted Infrared Spectra
  • 3 IR Radiative Transfer in the Atmosphere
  • 4 High Spectral Resolution IR Measurements Improving Physics Theory
  • 5 Broadband Spectral Bands and Their Application
  • 6 Remote Sensing from High Spectral Resolution IR Measurements
  • 7 Conclusions
• Chapter Five: Experiments with Dense Low-Energy Positrons and Positronium
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Making Many Positrons
  • 3 Examples of What Has Been Done with Many Positrons
  • 4 What Might Be Interesting to Try Next?
  • 5 Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments
• Chapter Six: Time-Dependent Close-Coupling Calculations for Ion-Impact Ionization of Atoms and Molecules
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Ion-Impact Ionization
  • 3 Results
  • 4 Summary
  • Acknowledgments
• Chapter Seven: Quantum and Nonlinear Optics in Strongly Interacting Atomic Ensembles
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Classical Nonlinear Optics
  • 3 Quantum Nonlinear Optics
  • 4 Summary and Outlook
  • Acknowledgments
• Chapter Eight: Spin-Exchange-Pumped NMR Gyros
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 NMR Using Hyperpolarized Gases
  • 3 NMR Oscillator Basics
  • 4 Detection of NMR Precession Using In Situ Magnetometry
  • 5 Finite Gain Feedback Effects: Scale Factor and Bandwidth
  • 6 Noise
  • 7 Dual-Species Operation
  • 8 The Northrop Grumman Gyro
  • 9 Outlook
  • Acknowledgments
  • Appendix
• Index
• Contents of Volumes in This Serial