Atoms, Molecules and Photons: An Introduction to Atomic- Molecular- and Quantum Physics (Advanced Texts in Physics (Hardcover)) - gebrauchtes Buch

This introduction to Atomic and Molecular Physics explains how our present model of atoms and molecules has been developed over the last two centuries, both by many experimental discoveries and, from the theoretical side, by the introduction of quantum physics to the adequate description of micro-particles. It illustrates the wave model of particles by many examples and shows the limits of classical description. The interaction of electromagnetic radiation with atoms and molecules and its potential for spectroscopy is outlined in great detail and, in particular, lasers as modern spectroscopic tools are discussed thoroughly. Many examples and problems with solutions are offered to encourage readers to actively participate in applying and adapting the theory to specific situations. TOC:Introduction.- Evolution of the atom model.- Evolution of quantum physics.- Fundamentals of quantum mechanics.- The hydrogen atom.- Atoms with several electrons.- Emission and absorption of electromagnetic radiation.- Laser.- Molecules.- Experimental methods in atomic- and molecular physics.- Structure of condensed matter.- Dynamics of crystal lattice.- Electrons in condensed matter.- Semiconductors.- Dielectric and optical properties of condensed matter.- Amorphous solid state matter, liquids, liquid crystals and cluster.- Surfaces.