Frank Grossmann

Gebundenes Buch

Theoretical Femtosecond Physics

Atoms and Molecules in Strong Laser Fields

Beschreibung

Theoretical investigations of atoms and molecules interacting with pulsed or continuous wave lasers up to atomic field strengths on the order of 10^16 W/cm² are leading to an understanding of many challenging experimental discoveries. This book deals with the basics of femtosecond physics and goes up to the latest applications of new phenomena. 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. The basis for the non-perturbative treatment of laser-matter interaction in the book is the numerical solution of the time-dependent Schrödinger equation. The light field is treated classically, and different possible gauges are discussed. Physical phenomena, ranging from Rabi-oscillations in two-level systems to the ionization of atoms, the generation of high harmonics, the ionization and dissociation of molecules as well as the control of chemical reactions are presented and discussed on a fundamental level. In this way the theoretical background for state of the art experiments with strong and short laser pulses is given. The text is augmented by more than thirty exercises, whose worked-out solutions are given in the last chapter. Some detailed calculations are performed in the appendices. Furthermore, each chapter ends with references to more specialized literature.

Autor

Frank Großmann has received his 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.

Produktdetails

• Graduate Texts in Physics
• Verlag: Springer / Springer International Publishing / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-319-00605-5
• 2. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juli 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 160mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 520g
• ISBN-13: 9783319006055
• ISBN-10: 3319006053
• Artikelnr.: 37791159

Rezensionen

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)

Aus den Rezensionen: "... Die ... Monografie ... richtet sich ... an Studierende in höheren Semestern, ... auch erfahrene Wissenschaftler werden aus diesem Buch großen Nutzen ziehen. ... Sehr gut gefallen haben mir ... die Darstellung der Erzeugung von höheren Harmonischen von Licht und die kohärente Kontrolle von molekularer Dynamik. In diesem Bereich gelingt es dem Autor in hervorragender Weise, in den momentanen Stand der Wissenschaft einzuführen. Detaillierte Anhänge erlauben ein tieferes Verständnis. Sehr hilfreich sind ... die ... Literaturangaben ... Das Buch ist von einem Experten verfasst ... Ich kann es ... wärmstens empfehlen." (Wolfgang P. Schleich, in: Physik Journal, 06/2009, Vol. 8, Issue 6, S. 53)