The book guides the reader to the research frontiers in atomic physics with heavy ions, giving a concise image of the advanced experimental and theoretical methods exemplified by the most recent results. It ranges from accelerator and ion trap technology, over the important and fundamental details in the understanding of strongly bound far-electron systems, to radiative and collisional phenomena of these objects. The subfields have been carefully selected; each is covered by leading experts who draw a lively picture of their research.
The book gives a systematic introduction and a survey of the fundamental electron shell processes of heavy ions. The following topics are discussed: exitations, collisions, ion traps, heavy ion storage rings, correlation effects, relativistic effects, hyperfine structure of highly charged ions, Lamb shift, charge exchange, hollow atoms and charged clusters of heavy ions.
Summary of modern trends in the field / Survey of experimental and theoretical methods / Research frontiers in atom physics / Overview and introduction to the field
Heinrich F. Beyer
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