Theoretical Femtosecond Physics: Atoms and Molecules in Strong Laser Fields (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics) - Hardcover

Frank Grossmann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3540778969 ISBN 13: 9783540778967

Publisher: Springer, 2008

Synopsis

Theoretical femtosecond physics is a new field of research. Theoretical investigations of atoms and molecules interacting with pulsed or continuous wave lasers of up to atomic field strengths are leading to an understanding of many challenging experimental discoveries. Laser-Matter interaction is treated on a nonperturbative level in the book using approximate and numerical solutions of the time-dependent Schrödinger equation. The light field is treated classically. Physical phenomena, ranging from ionization of atoms to the ionization and dissociation of molecules and the control of chemical reactions are presented and discussed. Theoretical background for experiments with strong and short laser pulses is given. Several exercises are included in the main text. Some detailed calculations are performed in the appendices.

About this title

About the Author:

PhD at the University of Augsburg under the supervision of Prof. P. Hänggi in 1992 - Postdoctoral stays at UW, Seattle, WA, USA, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA and at the University of Notre Dame, IN, USA - Habilitation and Venia Legendi at the University of Freiburg in 1998 - Privatdozent at TU Dresden since 2000

Review:

From the reviews:

"It deals with the basics of femtosecond physics and goes ... with new phenomena and applications. ... the book presents an introduction to laser physics with mode-locking and pulsed laser operation. ... the solution of the time-dependent Schrödinger equation is discussed both analytically and numerically. ... In conclusion, it is a strong book in which the table of contents for this modern research field has been selected very carefully and the topics are treated adequately." (Wim Joosen, Belgian Physical Society Magazine, Issue 2, June, 2009)

"Theoretical Femtosecond Physics: Atoms and Molecules in Strong Laser Fields fills an important need for a thorough introduction of the theory behind the high-field laser physics phenomena on which this emerging research field is based. ... I highly recommend Grossmann’s book to anyone interested in entering this rapidly developing field." (Franz X. Kärtner, Physics Today, November, 2009)

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 3540778969
• ISBN 13: 9783540778967
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 216