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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300392403321

Autore

Korol Andrey V

Titolo

Polarization Bremsstrahlung / / by Andrey V. Korol, Andrey V. Solov'yov

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin, Heidelberg : , : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014

ISBN

3-642-45224-8

Edizione

[1st ed. 2014.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (285 p.)

Collana

Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics, , 1615-5653 ; ; 80

Disciplina

539.7222

Soggetti

Atoms

Physics

Physical chemistry

Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction

Physical Chemistry

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Bremsstrahlung in Collisions of Structureless Charged Particles with Atoms and Ions -- Polarizational Bremsstrahlung in Collisions With Hydrogen Atom -- Cross Section of PBrS From Many-Electron Atoms and Ions -- PBrS in Non-Relativistic Collisions of Structural Particles with Atoms and Ions -- Relativistic Effects in the Polarizational BrS Process -- PBrS From Atomic Clusters and Fullerences -- Conclusion -- References.

Sommario/riassunto

This book introduces and reviews both theory and applications of polarizational bremsstrahlung, i.e. the electromagnetic radiation emitted during collisions of charged particles with structured, thus polarizable targets, such as atoms, molecules and clusters.   The subject, following the first experimental evidence a few decades ago, has gained importance through a number of modern applications.  Thus, the study of several radiative mechanisms is expected to lead to the design of novel light sources, operating in various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Conversely, the analysis of the spectral and angular distribution of the photon emission constitutes a new tool for extracting information on the interaction of



the colliding particles, and on their internal structure and dynamical properties.   Last but not least, accurate quantitative descriptions of the photon emission processes determine the radiative energy losses of particles in various media, thereby providing essential  information required for e.g. plasma diagnostics as well as astrophysical  and medical applications (such as radiation therapy).   This book primarily addresses graduate students and researchers with a background in atomic, molecular, optical or plasma physics, but will also be of benefit to anyone wishing to enter the field.    .