Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics: Volume 48
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Table of contents
- Contentsv
- Contributorsix
- Chapter 1. Multiple Ionization in Strong Laser Fields1
- I. Introduction1
- II. COLTRIMS – A Cloud Chamber for Atomic Physics3
- III. Single Ionization and the Two-step Model6
- IV. Mechanisms of Double Ionization9
- V. Recoil Ion Momenta11
- VI. Electron Energies19
- VII. Correlated Electron Momenta20
- VIII. Outlook30
- IX. Acknowledgments30
- X. References31
- Chapter 2. Above-Threshold Ionization: From Classical Features to Quantum Effects35
- I. Introduction36
- II. Direct Ionization40
- III. Rescattering: The Classical Theory50
- IV. Rescattering: Quantum-mechanical Description53
- V. ATI in the Relativistic Regime73
- VI. Quantum Orbits in High-order Harmonic Generation76
- VII. Applications of ATI86
- VIII. Acknowledgments92
- IX. References92
- Chapter 3. Dark Optical Traps for Cold Atoms99
- I. Introduction99
- II. Background101
- III. Multiple-Laser-Beams Dark Optical Traps106
- IV. Single-Beam Dark Optical Traps113
- V. Applications127
- VI. Conclusions147
- VII. References148
- Chapter 4. Manipulation of Cold Atoms in Hollow Laser Beams153
- I. Introduction153
- II. Theoretical Models for Cold Atoms in Hollow Laser Beams154
- III. Generation Methods for Hollow Laser Beams160
- IV. Cold Atom Manipulation in Hollow Laser Beams170
- V. Acknowledgment188
- VI. References188
- Chapter 5. Continuous Stern–Gerlach Effect on Atomic Ions191
- I. Introduction191
- II. A Single Ion in a Penning Trap195
- III. Continuous Stern–Gerlach Effect206
- IV. Double-Trap Technique209
- V. Corrections and Systematic Line Shifts212
- VI. Conclusions213
- VII. Outlook214
- VIII. Acknowledgements216
- IX. References216
- Chapter 6. The Chirality of Biomolecules219
- I. Introduction219
- II. Fundamental Nature of Chirality219
- III. True and False Chirality230
- IV. Galaxies, Plants, and Pharmaceuticals233
- V. Plausible Origins of Homochirality236
- VI. Asymmetry in Beta Radiolysis243
- VII. Possible Effects of the Parity-Violating Energy Difference (PVED) in Extended Molecular Systems252
- VIII. Conclusions257
- IX. Acknowledgment257
- X. References258
- Chapter 7. Microscopic Atom Optics: From Wires to an Atom Chip263
- I. Introduction263
- II. Designing Microscopic Atom Optics265
- III. Experiments with Free-Standing Structures292
- IV. Surface-Mounted Structures: The Atom Chip303
- V. Loss, Heating and Decoherence324
- VI. Vision and Outlook342
- VII. Conclusion351
- VIII. Acknowledgement351
- IX. References352
- Chapter 8. Methods of Measuring Electron–Atom Collision Cross Sections with an Atom Trap357
- I. Introduction357
- II. General Experiment Overview359
- III. Methods for Measuring Cross Sections367
- IV. Conclusions386
- V. Acknowledgments387
- VI. Appendix. Numerical Model for Residual Polarization387
- VII. References389
- Index391
- Contents of Volumes in This Serial405
This series, established in 1965, is concerned with recent developments in the general area of atomic, molecular and optical physics. The field is in a state of rapid growth, as new experimental and theoretical techniques are used on many old and new problems.
Topics covered include related applied areas, such as atmospheric science, astrophysics, surface physics and laser physics. Articles are written by distinguished experts who are active in their research fields.
The articles contain both relevant review material and detailed descriptions of important recent developments.
Topics covered include related applied areas, such as atmospheric science, astrophysics, surface physics and laser physics. Articles are written by distinguished experts who are active in their research fields.
The articles contain both relevant review material and detailed descriptions of important recent developments.