The Physics of Multiply and Highly Charged Ions: Sources, Applications and Fundamental Processes - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1402015658 ISBN 13 : 9781402015656

Editeur : Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003

Synopsis

It is arguable that most of chemistry and a large portion of atomic physics is concemed with the behaviour of the 92 naturally occurring elements in each of 3 charge states (+1, 0, -1); 276 distinct species. The world of multiply and highly charged ions provides a further 4186 species for us to study. Over 15 times as many! It is the nature of human beings to explore the unknown. This nature is par- ticularly strong in physicists although this may not be readily apparent because theses explorations are undertaken in somewhat abstract 'spaces'. It is, then, no surprise that we have begun to explore the realm of multiply and highly charged ions. Over the past few decades, a consistent1y high quality body of work has emerged as the fruits of this exploration. This intemationally based subject, pursued in universities and research laboratories worldwide, has ex- panded beyond its roots in atomic physics. We now see it embracing elements of surface science, nuclear physics and plasma physics as well as drawing on a wide range of technologies. This speciality offers new tests of some of our most fundamental ideas in physics and simultaneously new medical cures, new ways of fabricating electronic gadgets, a major hope for clean sustainable energy and explanations for astrophysical phenomena. It is both a deeply fundamental and a widely applicable area of investigation.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Highly charged ions are the most chemically reactive species known to mankind. This reactivity is due to the extremely large potential energy they posses. This textbook deals with the wide range of interactions which occur when such ions interact with other forms of matter, especially solid surfaces and gasses. Particular emphasis is placed on situations where the kinetic energy associated with the interactions is small so that the effects of the high potential energy are most apparent. Experimental and theoretical techniques of investigation are covered in addition to the findings they produce.
The treatment aims to be instructive to the beginner while leading on to a level where the newest findings are reviewed. As such the text is suitable for final year undergraduates, postgraduates or experienced researchers.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book is the first in a series of two volumes providing an introduction and comprehensive review of the physics of highly charged ions. Dealing with sources, applications and fundamental processes, it covers a wide range of topics varying from cancer therapy to tests of quantum electrodynamics. Fusion related processes and those pertaining to astrophysics receive comprehensive coverage as well as theoretical and experimental treatments of the fundamental processes in which highly charged ions can become involved. All of these subjects are covered and the newest findings are reviewed.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kluwer Academic Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1402015658
• ISBN 13: 9781402015656
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 423
• Éditeur: Currell F.J.
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