"Exotic Atoms in Condensed Matter" reviews the state of the
art in this field, from meson factories to the basic
interactions of muons in condensed matter. The application
of muon- and pion-based analysis of solid state
structural, magnetic and superconducting properties is
discussed. The spectroscopic features of exotic atoms are
reviewed together with their application to chemical
analysis. Also, muon-catalyzed fusion is presented.
Future particle accelerators of higher energy and intensity will have the potential to increase the available flux of slow muons by nearly three orders of magnitude. Therefore a new era in the study of elementary particles is expected. This book reviews the state of the art in the field of exotic atoms in condensed matter. It covers the applications and perspectives of muon- and pion-based analysis of structural, magnetic and superconducting properties in the solid state. Also, spectroscopic applications of exotic atoms to chemical analysis are presented. One section is devoted to muon-catalyzed fusion. This unique book fills a gap and is a must for every researcher in the field.
Giorgio Benedek
Kernfusion Kernphysik Kondensierte Materie Muon Physics Myonen Radicals Radikalchemie condensed matter nuclear fusion nuclear physics