Attosecond Physics: Attosecond Measurements and Control of Physical Systems

ISBN-13: 9783642431173 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 275 str.

Luis Plaja; Ricardo Torres; Amelle Zair

Opis

Attophysics is devoted to the study and characterization of matter dynamics in the sub-femtosecond time scale. This book presents key topics in this field, including attosecond pulse technology, applications to measurements and control of physical processes.

Spis treści

Fundamentals.- Generation, Control and Characterization of Attosecond Pulses.- Attosecond Measurements and Control of Physical Systems.- Future Trends.

Blurb

Attophysics is an emerging field in physics devoted to the study and characterization of matter dynamics in the sub-femtosecond time scale. This book gives coverage of a broad set of selected topics in this field, exciting by their novelty and their potential impact. The book is written review-like. It also includes fundamental chapters as introduction to the field for non-specialist physicists. The book is structured in four sections: basics, attosecond pulse technology, applications to measurements and control of physical processes and future perspectives. It is a valuable reference tool for researchers in the field as well as a concise introduction to non-specialist readers.