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Laser control of atoms and molecules
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Laser control of atoms and molecules

Author: V S Letochov
Publisher: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.
Edition/Format:   Book : English
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Lasers can heat matter, cool atoms to ultra-low temperatures where they show quantum collective behaviour, and can act selectively on specific atoms and molecules for their detection and separation.  Read more...

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Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: V S Letochov
ISBN: 0198528167 9780198528166
OCLC Number: 474927223
Description: 310 s. : ill.
Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Elementary radiative processes; 3. Laser velocity-selective excitation; 4. Optical orientation of atoms and nuclei; 5. Laser cooling of atoms; 6. Laser trapping of atoms; 7. Atom optics; 8. From laser-cooled and trapped atoms to atomic and molecular quantum gases; 9. Laser photoselective ionization of atoms; 10. Multiphoton ionization of molecules; 11. Photoselective laser control of molecules via molecular vibrations; 12. Coherent laser control of molecules; 13. Related topics: laser control of microparticles and force electrons; Conclusion
Responsibility: Vladilen Letokhov.
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Letokhov has managed the difficult feat of both describing the physics of a wide range of topics while also looking to the future. Anyone with an interest in atomic physics will enjoy this book. Dr Read more...

 
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