Chaos in Atomic Physics

by R. Blümel and W.P. Reinhardt

Book Overview

This book describes the manifestations of chaos in atoms and molecules. The study of chaos is today one of the most active and prolific areas in atomic physics. This is the first attempt to provide a coherent introduction to this fascinating area. In line with its scope, the book is divided into two parts. The first part (chapters 1-5) deals with the theory and principles of classical chaos. The ideas developed here are then applied to actual atomic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521017904
• ISBN13: 9780521017909
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.6"