Atomic, molecular, and optical physics [[electronic resource] /] / Panel on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Physics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council
| Atomic, molecular, and optical physics [[electronic resource] /] / Panel on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Physics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (200 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530/.072073 |
| Collana | Physics through the 1990's Atomic, molecular, and optical physics |
| Soggetto topico |
Physics - Research - United States
Atoms - Research - United States Molecules - Research - United States Optics - Research - United States |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-22238-7
9786610222384 0-309-59456-1 0-585-08506-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455417203321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Atomic, molecular, and optical physics [[electronic resource] /] / Panel on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Physics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council
| Atomic, molecular, and optical physics [[electronic resource] /] / Panel on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Physics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (200 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530/.072073 |
| Collana | Physics through the 1990's Atomic, molecular, and optical physics |
| Soggetto topico |
Physics - Research - United States
Atoms - Research - United States Molecules - Research - United States Optics - Research - United States |
| ISBN |
1-280-22238-7
9786610222384 0-309-59456-1 0-585-08506-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778711203321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Atomic, molecular, and optical physics / / Panel on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Physics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council
| Atomic, molecular, and optical physics / / Panel on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Physics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (200 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530/.072073 |
| Collana | Physics through the 1990's Atomic, molecular, and optical physics |
| Soggetto topico |
Physics - Research - United States
Atoms - Research - United States Molecules - Research - United States Optics - Research - United States |
| ISBN |
9786610222384
9781280222382 1280222387 9780309594561 0309594561 9780585085067 0585085064 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics -- Copyright -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Summary -- THE NATURE OF THE FIELD -- EDUCATIONAL ROLE -- CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATIONAL PROGRAMS -- RECENT ADVANCES IN BASIC ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL SCIENCE -- RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES -- PRIORITIES OF RESEARCH -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- SUPPORT FOR THE RESEARCH INITIATIVES -- INSTRUMENTATION FOR THE PROGRAM OF RESEARCH INITIATIVES -- THEORY -- ACCESS TO LARGE COMPUTERS -- SPECIAL FACILITIES -- 1 A Program of Research Initiatives -- THE NATURE OF THE FIELD -- ORGANIZATION OF THE REPORT -- INTRODUCTION TO THE RESEARCH INITIATIVES -- INITIATIVE IN ATOMIC PHYSICS -- Fundamental Tests and High-Precision Techniques -- Many-Electron Dynamics -- Transient States of Atomic Systems -- INITIATIVE IN MOLECULAR PHYSICS -- The Physics of Isolated Molecules -- The Physics of Molecular Collisions -- INITIATIVE IN OPTICAL PHYSICS -- New Light Sources -- Advanced Spectroscopy -- Quantum Optics -- 2 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics in the United States Today -- DEMOGRAPHICS OF ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL PHYSICS -- Size of the Field -- Employment -- Distribution of Effort -- THE EDUCATIONAL ROLE OF ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL PHYSICS -- SCIENTIFIC INTERFACES AND APPLICATIONS -- THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL PHYSICS -- THE HEALTH OF THE FIELD IN THE UNITED STATES -- 3 Recommendations -- BACKGROUND-THE HISTORY OF SUPPORT -- Comments -- A PLAN OF ACTION -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- Base Support -- Instrumentation -- Theory -- Access to Large Computers -- Special Facilities -- ACCELERATOR-BASED ATOMIC PHYSICS -- ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL PHYSICS WITH SYNCHROTRON RADIATION -- RELEVANCE OF ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL RESEARCH TO THE FUNDING AGENCIES -- Department of Defense -- Department of Energy -- National Science Foundation.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- 4 Atomic Physics -- ELEMENTARY ATOMIC PHYSICS -- Advances in Quantum Electrodynamics -- Magnetic Moment of the Electron and Positron -- Lamb Shift of Hydrogen -- Muonium and Positronium -- Muonic and Hadronic Atoms -- Time-Reversal Symmetry -- Neutral-Current Parity Violations in Atomic Physics -- Foundations of Quantum Theory: Is Quantum Mechanics Complete? -- Studies of Time and Space -- Future Directions -- ATOMIC STRUCTURE -- Loosely Bound Atomic States -- Atoms in Strong Fields -- Double-Well Atomic Potentials -- Collective Atomic States -- Relativistic and Quantum Electrodynamic Effects in Atoms -- ATOMIC DYNAMICS -- Structure of the Electron Continuum -- Dielectronic Recombination -- Ultraslow Collisions -- Collisions with Rydberg Atoms -- Approximate Conservation Laws -- Toward the Complete Scattering Experiment -- Comparisons of Positron and Electron Scattering -- ACCELERATOR-BASED ATOMIC PHYSICS -- Atomic Coherence and Out-of-Round Atoms -- Quantum Electrodynamics of Highly Charged Systems -- Pair Production in Transient Superheavies -- Inner-Shell Molecular Orbitals and Molecular Orbital X Rays -- Charge Transfer -- Slow-Recoil Ion Production -- Tunable X Rays -- ATOMIC PHYSICS REQUIRING LARGER FACILITIES -- Accelerator-Based Atomic Physics -- Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics with Synchrotron Radiation -- 5 Molecular Physics -- THE NEW SPECTROSCOPY -- New Views of Electronic Structure -- Electronic-Structure Theory: Ab Initio Calculations -- Hydrogen-Bonded Molecules -- Vibrational Structure of Polyatomic Molecules -- MOLECULAR PHOTOIONIZATION AND ELECTRON-MOLECULE SCATTERING -- Molecular Photoionization -- Molecular Autoionization Dynamics -- Shape Resonances in Molecular Fields -- Resonant Multiphoton Ionization -- Electron-Molecule Collisions -- MOLECULAR DYNAMICS. State-to-State Chemistry -- Radiative Collisions -- New Ways to Understand The Dynamics of Chemical Reactions -- Variational Transition-State Theory -- Quasi-classical Trajectory Calculations -- Approximate Quantum-Scattering Calculations -- Resonances in a Simple Reaction Complex -- Bond Breaking And "Half-Collisions -- Reactions at Very Low Temperatures -- SOME NOVEL MOLECULAR SPECIES -- Molecular Ions -- Van Der Waals Molecules -- 6 Optical Physics -- LASERS-THE REVOLUTION CONTINUES -- Excimers and Excimer Lasers -- LASER SPECTROSCOPY -- Ultraprecise Laser Spectroscopy -- Ultrasensitive Spectroscopy -- Doppler-Free Laser Spectroscopy -- Laser Cooling -- Coherent Optical Transients -- Ultranarrow Optical Transitions -- Coherent Raman Spectroscopy -- QUANTUM OPTICS AND COHERENCE -- Photon Antibunching -- Optical Bistability -- Squeezed States -- Rydberg Atoms and Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics -- FEMTOSECOND SPECTROSCOPY -- 7 Scientific Interfaces -- ASTROPHYSICS -- Atomic Processes -- Rydberg Atoms -- Interstellar Molecules -- Astrophysical Chemistry -- Cosmology -- Space Physics -- CONDENSED-MATTER PHYSICS AND MATERIALS SCIENCE -- Light-Scattering Spectroscopy -- Clusters -- Ultranarrow Optical Transitions -- Spin-Polarized Quantum Fluids -- SURFACE SCIENCE -- Molecular-Beam Surface Scattering -- Metal Clusters -- Studying Surfaces with Laser Light -- The Role of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Data in Surface Science -- PLASMA PHYSICS -- ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS -- NUCLEAR PHYSICS -- Optical Studies of the Nucleus -- Polarized Nuclear Sources -- Dynamics at the Atom-Nuclear Frontier -- 8 Applications of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics -- PRECISION MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES -- FUSION -- Magnetic Confinement -- Inertial Confinement -- NATIONAL SECURITY -- FIBER-OPTICS COMMUNICATIONS -- MANUFACTURING WITH LASERS -- MATERIALS PROCESSING. Laser-Induced Surface Chemistry -- Ion Implantation -- DATA-BASE SERVICES -- MEDICAL PHYSICS -- Laser Surgery -- Magnetic-Resonance Whole-Body Imaging -- Further Reading -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910974433403321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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An overview [[electronic resource] /] / Physics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council
| An overview [[electronic resource] /] / Physics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (183 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530/.072073 |
| Collana | Physics through the 1990s |
| Soggetto topico |
Physics - Research
Physics - Study and teaching |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-22192-5
9786610221929 0-309-54237-5 0-585-14459-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455415403321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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An overview [[electronic resource] /] / Physics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council
| An overview [[electronic resource] /] / Physics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (183 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530/.072073 |
| Collana | Physics through the 1990s |
| Soggetto topico |
Physics - Research
Physics - Study and teaching |
| ISBN |
1-280-22192-5
9786610221929 0-309-54237-5 0-585-14459-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778711503321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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An overview / / Physics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council
| An overview / / Physics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (183 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530/.072073 |
| Collana | Physics through the 1990s |
| Soggetto topico |
Physics - Research
Physics - Study and teaching |
| ISBN |
9786610221929
9781280221927 1280221925 9780309542371 0309542375 9780585144597 0585144591 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Physics Through the 1990s -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Summary -- BACKGROUND -- PHYSICS AND THE NATION -- UNIVERSITIES AND SMALL-GROUP RESEARCH -- LARGE FACILITIES AND MAJOR PROGRAMS -- SUPPORTING PHYSICS RESEARCH -- MANPOWER -- INTERNATIONAL POSITION OF U.S. PHYSICS -- 1 Physics and Society -- 2 Progress in Physics -- INTRODUCTION -- Elementary-Particle Physics -- Nuclear Physics -- Condensed-Matter Physics -- Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics -- Plasma Physics -- Cosmology, Gravitation, and Cosmic Rays -- Interfaces and Applications -- THE UNITY OF PHYSICS -- PROGRESS IN PARTICLE PHYSICS -- Quarks and Leptons as Elementary Particles -- Unification of the Forces of Nature -- PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR PHYSICS -- PROGRESS IN CONDENSED-MATTER PHYSICS -- Surfaces, Interfaces, and Artificially Structured Materials -- Phase Transitions and Disordered Systems -- PROGRESS IN ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL PHYSICS -- PROGRESS IN PLASMA AND FLUID PHYSICS -- Progress in Plasma Physics -- Fusion -- Space Plasmas -- Fluid Physics -- PROGRESS IN GRAVITATION, COSMOLOGY, AND COSMIC-RAY PHYSICS -- Gravitational Physics -- Cosmology -- Cosmic-Ray Physics -- INTERFACES AND APPLICATIONS -- Interface Activities -- Chemistry -- Biophysics -- Geophysics -- Materials Science -- Applications -- Energy and the Environment -- Medicine -- National Security -- Industry -- 3 Maintaining Excellence -- THE FUNDING PROCESS -- EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PHYSICISTS -- Primary and Secondary Education -- Undergraduate Education -- Education at the Graduate Level -- RESEARCH IN SMALL GROUPS -- LARGE FACILITIES AND MAJOR PROGRAMS -- Elementary-Particle Physics -- The Superconducting Super Collider -- Extensions of the Capabilities of Existing Accelerators -- Support of Existing and Extended Facilities -- Nuclear Physics.
The Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility -- The Relativistic Nuclear Collider -- Extensions of Existing Facilities -- Condensed-Matter Physics -- Synchrotron Radiation Facilities -- Neutron Facilities -- High Magnetic Fields -- Plasma Physics -- Magnetic Fusion Research -- Inertial Fusion Research -- Space and Astrophysical Plasmas -- Gravitation, Cosmology, and Cosmic-Ray Physics -- Search For Gravitational Radiation -- Relativity Gyroscope Experiment -- Vigorous Space Program in Astrophysics -- Long-Duration Cosmic-Ray Experiments -- Ground-Based Cosmic Rays -- Neutrino Astronomy -- MANPOWER AND EXCELLENCE -- POLICY ISSUES CONNECTED WITH MAINTAINING EXCELLENCE -- Role of Industry and Mission Agencies in Basic Research -- Freedom of International Communication and Exchange -- COMPUTATION AND DATA BASES -- Computers -- Data Bases -- Supplement 1 International Aspects of Physics: the U.S. Position in the World Community -- EXPENDITURES FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD -- General Trends -- Trends in Specific Areas of Physics -- THE U.S. POSITION IN BASIC PHYSICS RESEARCH -- INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION AND COOPERATION -- Increased Internationalization of the Physics Community -- Scale and Costs -- Avoiding Duplication -- Maintaining Breadth and Depth in Forefront Areas -- Freedom for Scientists and the Free Flow of Information -- EDUCATION OF FOREIGN PHYSICISTS IN THE UNITED STATES -- SUMMARY -- Supplement 2 Education and Supply of Physicists -- PRODUCING TRAINED YOUNG PHYSICISTS-A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW -- ENROLLMENTS AND DEGREES: THE PROLONGED DECLINE -- U.S. and Foreign Composition -- Women and Minorities -- Declining Enrollments in Physics Subfields -- RETENTION OF PHYSICS DEGREE HOLDERS-MOBILITY -- AN AGING COMMUNITY -- CHANGING PATTERNS OF EMPLOYMENT -- PROJECTIONS -- Demand Projections -- Academe. Demand Scenarios-Universities -- Demand Scenarios-4-Year Colleges -- Demand Scenarios-Industrial and Other Nonacademic Sectors -- Supply Projections -- Physics Ph.D. Production -- Supply of Physics Ph.D.s: 1981-2001 -- The Demand-Supply Balance -- CONCLUSION -- Supplement 3 Organization and Support of Physics -- THE DIVERSITY OF INSTITUTIONS FOR RESEARCH IN PHYSICS -- Major Facilities and National Laboratories -- University Research -- Industrial Research -- THE COMPLEMENTARY ROLES OF OUR RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS -- FUNDING SUPPORT FOR PHYSICS RESEARCH -- Organization and Decision Making -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Glossary of Physical Terms -- Appendix A Panel Members -- PANEL ON ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL PHYSICS -- PANEL ON CONDENSED-MATTER PHYSICS -- PANEL ON ELEMENTARY-PARTICLE PHYSICS -- PANEL ON GRAVITATION COSMOLOGY, AND COSMIC-RAY PHYSICS -- PANEL ON NUCLEAR PHYSICS -- PANEL ON THE PHYSICS OF PLASMAS AND FLUIDS -- PANEL ON SCIENTIFIC INTERFACES AND TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910963607703321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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