Molecules and Clusters in Intense Laser Fields

ISBN-13: 9780521772402 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 272 str.

Jan Posthumus; Jan Posthumus

Opis

This book provides a thorough introduction to the physics of molecules and clusters in intense laser fields. It presents both theoretical and experimental aspects of the subject, and covers new research in the area of clusters in intense laser fields. The book discusses femto second pulse production and diagnostics, and covers diatomic and polyatomic molecules, as well as coherent control. This book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in atomic, molecular and optical physics. It will also be suitable as a reference text for advanced physics courses.

Recenzje

Review of the hardback: '… an excellent introduction to laser-matter interactions and will serve as a useful reference book for both students and researchers alike. what sets the book apart from previous publications is that it deals with the relatively new area of clusters interacting with intense laser pulses.' D. Dundas, Contemporary Physics

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Ultra-high intensity based on Ti:Sapphire Philip F. Taday and Andrew J. Langley; 2. Diatomic molecules in intense laser fields Jan H. Posthumus and James F. McCann; 3. Small polyatomic molecules in intense laser fields C. Cornaggia; 4. Coherent control in intense laser fields Eric Charron and Brian Sheehy; 5. Experimental studies of laser-heated rare gas clusters M. Lezius and M. Schmidt; 6. Single cluster explosions and high harmonic generation John W. G. Tisch and Emma Springate; 7. Intense laser interaction with extended cluster media Roland A. Smith and Todd Ditmire.