Atomic Collisions: Heavy Particle Projectiles [Paperback]

Earl W. McDaniel (Author), J. B. A. Mitchell (Author), M. Eugene Rudd (Author)

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Publication Date: May 10, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0471853089 | ISBN-13: 978-0471853084 | Edition: 1

Deals with elastic, inelastic and reactive collisions between heavy particles. The impact energy range extends from sub-thermal to energies at which nuclear forces become significant. Although the focus is on experiment, theory is integrated with experimental discussions. Scattering resonances, beam monochromators, particle detectors, coincidence measurements and laser photodetachment are among the topics covered. Includes extensive references and problem sets.

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Deals with elastic, inelastic and reactive collisions between heavy particles. The impact energy range extends from sub-thermal to energies at which nuclear forces become significant. Although the focus is on experiment, theory is integrated with experimental discussions. Scattering resonances, beam monochromators, particle detectors, coincidence measurements and laser photodetachment are among the topics covered. Includes extensive references and problem sets.

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This companion volume to the comprehensive Atomic Collisions: Electron and Photon Projectiles is the latest, most unified treatment available of heavy particle projectile collisions. Covering the collisions of atoms, molecules, and ions, this new work focuses on experiments while seamlessly integrating modern theory wherever appropriate. Atomic Collisions: Heavy Particle Projectiles deals with impact energies extending from the subthermal to energies at which nuclear forces become important. Its broad yet thorough coverage describes every modern technique being used today, such as nozzle beam expansion sources, beam monochromators, particle detectors, merged beam technologies, coincidence measurements, and laser photo-detachment and probing techniques. The book emphasizes collision mechanisms throughout. Collisions of many types are covered: elastic scattering, excitation, dissociation, energy transfer, chemical reactions, ionization, charge transfer, ion and electron transport, and electron-and ion-ion recombination. An extensive discussion of negative ions is also included. Atomic Collisions: Heavy Particle Projectiles is self-contained and highlighted with complete references and problems at the end of each chapter. Along with its companion volume, this book is an invaluable reference in a booming discipline.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 712 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (May 10, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471853089
• ISBN-13: 978-0471853084
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,707,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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