Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

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This series, established in 1965, is concerned with recent developments in the general area of atomic, molecular and optical physics. The field is in a state of rapid growth, as new experimental and theoretical techniques are used on many old and new problems.

Topics covered include related applied areas, such as atmospheric science, astrophysics, surface physics and laser physics. Articles are written by distinguished experts who are active in their research fields.

The articles contain both relevant review material and detailed descriptions of important recent developments.

Front Cover 2
Advances in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics 5
Copyright Page 6
Contents 7
Contributors 11
Chapter 1. Multiple Ionization in Strong Laser Fields 15
- I. Introduction 15
- II. COLTRIMS – A Cloud Chamber for Atomic Physics 17
- III. Single Ionization and the Two-step Model 20
- IV. Mechanisms of Double Ionization 23
- V. Recoil Ion Momenta 25
- VI. Electron Energies 33
- VII. Correlated Electron Momenta 34
- VIII. Outlook 44
- IX. Acknowledgments 44

Front Cover 2
Advances in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics 5
Copyright Page 6
Contents 7
Contributors 11
Chapter 1. Multiple Ionization in Strong Laser Fields 15
- I. Introduction 15
- II. COLTRIMS – A Cloud Chamber for Atomic Physics 17
- III. Single Ionization and the Two-step Model 20
- IV. Mechanisms of Double Ionization 23
- V. Recoil Ion Momenta 25
- VI. Electron Energies 33
- VII. Correlated Electron Momenta 34
- VIII. Outlook 44
- IX. Acknowledgments 44
- X. References 45
Chapter 2. Above-Threshold Ionization: From Classical Features to Quantum Effects 49
- I. Introduction 50
- II. Direct Ionization 54
- III. Rescattering: The Classical Theory 64
- IV. Rescattering: Quantum-mechanical Description 67
- V. ATI in the Relativistic Regime 87
- VI. Quantum Orbits in High-order Harmonic Generation 90
- VII. Applications of ATI 100
- VIII. Acknowledgments 106
- IX. References 106
Chapter 3. Dark Optical Traps for Cold Atoms 113
- I. Introduction 113
- II. Background 115
- III. Multiple-Laser-Beams Dark Optical Traps 120
- IV. Single-Beam Dark Optical Traps 127
- V. Applications 141
- VI. Conclusions 161
- VII. References 162
Chapter 4. Manipulation of Cold Atoms in Hollow Laser Beams 167
- I. Introduction 167
- II. Theoretical Models for Cold Atoms in Hollow Laser Beams 168
- III. Generation Methods for Hollow Laser Beams 174
- IV. Cold Atom Manipulation in Hollow Laser Beams 184
- V. Acknowledgment 202
- VI. References 202
Chapter 5. Continuous Stern–Gerlach Effect on Atomic Ions 205
- I. Introduction 205
- II. A Single Ion in a Penning Trap 209
- III. Continuous Stern–Gerlach Effect 220
- IV. Double-Trap Technique 223
- V. Corrections and Systematic Line Shifts 226
- VI. Conclusions 227
- VII. Outlook 228
- IX. References 230
- VIII. Acknowledgements 230
Chapter 6. The Chirality of Biomolecules 233
- I. Introduction 233
- II. Fundamental Nature of Chirality 233
- III. True and False Chirality 244
- IV. Galaxies, Plants, and Pharmaceuticals 247
- V. Plausible Origins of Homochirality 250
- VI. Asymmetry in Beta Radiolysis 257
- VII. Possible Effects of the Parity-Violating Energy Difference (PVED) in Extended Molecular Systems 266
- IX. Acknowledgment 271
- VIII. Conclusions 271
- X. References 272
Chapter 7. Microscopic Atom Optics: From Wires to an Atom Chip 277
- I. Introduction 277
- II. Designing Microscopic Atom Optics 279
- III. Experiments with Free-Standing Structures 306
- IV. Surface-Mounted Structures: The Atom Chip 317
- V. Loss, Heating and Decoherence 338
- VI. Vision and Outlook 356
- VII. Conclusion 365
- VIII. Acknowledgement 365
- IX. References 366
Chapter 8. Methods of Measuring Electron–Atom Collision Cross Sections with an Atom Trap 371
- I. Introduction 371
- II. General Experiment Overview 373
- III. Methods for Measuring Cross Sections 381
- IV. Conclusions 400
- V. Acknowledgments 401
- VI. Appendix. Numerical Model for Residual Polarization 401
- VII. References 403
Index 405
Contents of Volumes in This Serial 419

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