Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy: Basic Aspects and Practical Applications

by Sune Svanberg

Overview

Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy is a wide-ranging review of modern spectroscopic techniques such as X-ray, photoelectron, optical and laser spectroscopy, as well as radiofrequency and microwave techniques. On the fundamental side, it focuses on physical principles and the impact of spectroscopy on our understanding of the building blocks of matter, while in the area of applications particular attention is paid to chemical analysis, photochemistry, surface characterisation, environmental and medical diagnostics, remote sensing and astrophysics. The third edition also provides the reader with an update on laser cooling and trapping, Bose-Einstein condensation, ultrafast spectroscopy, high-power laser/matter interaction, satellite-based astronomy and spectroscopic aspects of laser medicine.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031047763
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	01/06/2023
Series:	Graduate Texts in Physics
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	125 MB
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About the Author

Sune Svanberg is a professor of physics and head of the Atomic Physics Division of the Lund Institute of Technology. He is also the director of the multi-disciplinary Lund Laser Centre at the Lund University. He has extensive research experience in radiofrequency, optical and laser spectroscopy, and in the use of lasers in combustion diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics and treatment, and is thus in good position to cover the vast scope of the book. Sune Svanberg has coauthored almost 500 papers and trained a large number or undergraduates and graduates in basic and applied atomic and molecular spectroscopy. He served extensively in international organisations and scientific advisory committees. He is a member of five academies and holds three honorary doctor degrees.

Table of Contents

1.Introduction.- 2. Atomic Structure.- 2.1 One-Electron Systems.- 2.2 Alkali Atoms.- 2.3 Magnetic Effects.- 2.4 General Many-Electron Systems.- 2.5 The Influence of External Fields.- 2.6 Hyperfine Structure.- 2.7 The Influence of External Fields (hfs).- 2.8 Isotopic Shifts.- 3. Molecular Structure.- 3.1 Electronic Levels.- 3.2 Rotational Energy.- 3.3 Vibrational Energy.- 3.4 Polyatomic Molecules.- 3.5 Clusters.- 3.6 Other Molecular Structures.- 4. Radiation and Scattering Processes.- 4.1 Resonance Radiation.- 4.2 Spectra Generated by Dipole Transitions.- 4.3 Rayleigh and Raman Scattering.- 4.4 Raman Spectra.- 4.5 Mie Scattering.- 4.6 Atmospheric Scattering Phenomena.- 4.7 Comparison Between Different Radiation and Scattering Processes.- 4.8 Collision-Induced Processes.- 5. Spectroscopy of Inner Electrons.- 5.1 X-Ray Spectroscopy.- 5.2 Photoelectron Spectroscopy.- 5.3 Auger Electron Spectroscopy.- 6. Optical Spectroscopy.- 6.1 Light Sources.- 6.2 Spectral Resolution Instruments.- 6.3 Detectors.- 6.4 Optical Components and Materials.- 6.5 Optical Methods of Chemical Analysis.- 6.6 Optical Remote Sensing.- 6.7 Astrophysical Spectroscopy.- 7. Radio-Frequency Spectroscopy.- 7.1 Resonance Methods.- 7.2 Microwave Radiometry.- 7.3 Radio Astronomy.- 8. Lasers.- 8.1 Basic Principles.- 8.2 Coherence.- 8.3 Resonators and Mode Structure.- 8.4 Fixed-Frequency Lasers.- 8.5 Tunable Lasers.- 8.6 Nonlinear Optical Phenomena.- 8.7 Ultra-short and Ultra-high-Power Laser Pulse Generation.- 9. Laser Spectroscopy.- 9.1 Basic Principles.- 9.2 Doppler-Limited Techniques.- 9.3 Optical Double-Resonance and Level-Crossing Experiments with Laser Excitation.- 9.4 Time-Resolved Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy.- 9.5 Ultrafast Spectroscopy.- 9.6 High-Power Laser Experiments.- 9.7 High-Resolution Laser Spectroscopy.- 9.8 Cooling and Trapping of Ions and Atoms.- 10. Laser-Spectroscopic Applications.- 10.1 Diagnostics of Combustion Processes.- 10.2 Laser Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere.- 10.3 Laser-Induced Fluorescence and Raman Spectroscopy in Liquids and Solids.- 10.4 Laser-Induced Chemical Processes.- 10.5 Spectroscopic Aspects of Lasers in Medicine.- Questions and Exercises.- References.

Editorial Reviews

An overview of modern spectroscopic methods, intended to serve as a textbook for a course on the subject for senior undergraduate or graduate students in physics. It should also be useful for students of astrophysics and chemistry. Assumes a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and atomic physics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

From the reviews of the fourth edition:

"The strength of Svanberg’s book is in its focus on practical spectroscopy, preferring to illustrate a catalogue of techniques by showcasing real experiments from the literature with detailed descriptions of each backed by appropriate figures and providing the reader with a wealth of references … to key papers rather than concentrating on heavy mathematical detail. … continues to be one of a small number of leading texts on the illustration on the practice of A & M spectroscopy." (Dr. J.T. Costello, Contemporary Physics, Vol. 46 (1), 2005)

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