An Introduction to the Atomic and Radiation Physics of Plasmas
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An Introduction to the Atomic and Radiation Physics of Plasmas

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An Introduction to the Atomic and Radiation Physics of Plasmas

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Plasmas comprise more than 99% of the observable universe. They are important in many technologies and are key potential sources for fusion power. Atomic and radiation physics is critical for the diagnosis, observation and simulation of astrophysical and laboratory plasmas, and plasma physicists working in a range of areas from astrophysics, magnetic fusion, and inertial fusion utilise atomic and radiation physics to interpret measurements. This text develops the physics of emission, absorption and interaction of light in astrophysics and in laboratory plasmas from first principles using the physics of various fields of study including quantum mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and statistical physics. Linking undergraduate level atomic and radiation physics with the advanced material required for postgraduate study and research, this text adopts a highly pedagogical approach and includes numerous exercises within each chapter for students to reinforce their understanding of the key concepts.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright information
  5. Table of contents
  6. Preface
  7. 1 Plasma and Atomic Physics
  8. 2 The Propagation of Light
  9. 3 Scattering
  10. 4 Radiation Emission in Plasmas
  11. 5 Radiation Emission Involving Free Electrons
  12. 6 Opacity
  13. 7 Discrete Bound Quantum States: Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Like Ions
  14. 8 Discrete Bound States: Many-Electron Atoms and Ions
  15. 9 Discrete Bound States: Molecules
  16. 10 Radiative Transitions between Discrete Quantum States
  17. 11 Collisions
  18. 12 Collisional-Radiative Models
  19. 13 High-Density Plasmas
  20. Appendix Vectors, Maxwell's Equations, the Harmonic Oscillator and a Sum Rule
  21. References
  22. Index