Handbook for Highly Charged Ion Spectroscopic Research

ISBN-13: 9781420079043 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 472 str.

Roger Hutton;Yaming Zou;Fred Currell

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The spectroscopy of highly charged ions plays a key role in numerous areas of physics, from quantum electrodynamics (QED) and parity nonconservation (PNC) testing to fusion and plasma physics to x-ray astronomy. Handbook for Highly Charged Ion Spectroscopic Research brings together many of the techniques and ideas needed to carry out state-of-the-art research in this field. The first part of the book presents techniques of light/ion sources, spectrometers, and detectors. It also covers coincidence techniques and examines how atomic properties change along an isoelectronic sequence. The second part focuses on atomic structure and applications. In addition, it discusses theoretical ideas, such as QED and PNC, that are significant in precise spectroscopic studies of highly charged ions. Extensive references are included at the end of each chapter. With the latest developments in fusion and x-ray astronomy research relying heavily on high-quality atomic data, the need for precise, up-to-date spectroscopic techniques is as vital now as it has ever been. This timely handbook explores how these spectroscopic methods for highly charged ions are used in various areas of physics.

Highly charged ions are key research objects in atomic physics. Precision spectroscopy of such ions provides a powerful tool for exploring relativistic and quantum electrodynamics effects. Additionally, the interaction of high-energy heavy-ions with matter is itself a topic of importance in many areas of applied physics, including fusion and plasma physics, accelerator physics, materials science and semiconductor device preparation and behavior. This work provides a complete overview of modern methods of studying highly charged ions. With chapters covering everything from the essential background physics to theoretical description and industrial applications, the wide range of international contributors have created a single volume covering essential physics needed by those who study or use these ions.

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TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES: Light Sources for Atomic Spectroscopy. Electron Beam Ion Traps: Principles and Applications to Highly Charged Ion Spectroscopy. Spectroscopic Instruments. Crystal Spectrometers. CCD Detectors. Microchannel-Plate Detectors in Atomic Physics Applications. Coincidence Techniques in Atomic Collisions. Isoelectronic Trends in Atomic Properties. INVESTIGATIONS OF ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND APPLICATIONS: Experimental Investigation of the Structure of Highly Ionized Atoms. Atomic Lifetime Measurements of Highly Charged Ions, Importance of Tungsten Spectroscopy to the Success of ITER. X-Ray Emission Spectroscopy and Diagnostics of Nonequilibrium Fusion and Laser-Produced Plasmas. Short-Wavelength Free Electron Lasers. QED Theory of Highly Charged Ions. Parity Nonconservation Effects in the Highly Charged Ions. Index.