Precision Physics of Simple Atomic Systems

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.

List of contents

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

Summary

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

• Assisted by: B Smirnov (Editor), B Smirnov (Editor), Savel G Karshenboim (Editor), Savely G Karshenboim (Editor), Savely G. Karshenboim (Editor), Valery B. Smirnov (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.10.2010
• EAN: 9783642073441
• ISBN: 978-3-642-07344-1
• No. of pages: 217
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 238 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 380 g
• Illustrations: XIII, 217 p.
• Series: Lecture Notes in Physics; Lecture Notes in Physics
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Atomic physics, nuclear physics; C, Optische Physik, Atoms, Physics, Quantum Optics, Nuclear physics, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory), Physics and Astronomy, Optical physics, Physical Chemistry, Particle and Nuclear Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Particle & high-energy physics, Mathematical physics, Mathematical Methods in Physics, Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics