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Electron–Atom Collisions
Quantum-Relativistic Theory and Exercises
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English
Published/Copyright:
2022
About this book
Electron collisions with atoms, ions, and molecules have been investigated since the earliest years of the last century because of their pervasiveness and importance in fields ranging from astrophysics and plasma physics to atmospheric and condensed matter physics. Written in an accessible yet rigorous style, this book introduces the theory of electron-atom scattering into both the non-relativistic and relativistic quantum frameworks.
The book also includes exercises with an increasing degree of difficulty to allow the reader to become familiar with the subject.
- Quantum-relativistic electron-atom scattering theory is fundamental for simulation of electron-solid interaction (using the Monte-Carlo transport method).
- Includes appendices explaining in detail the mathematics used in the book.
Author / Editor information
Maurizio Dapor, European Centre for Theoretical Studies in Nuclear Physics and Related Areas (ECT*), Trento, Italy.
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Frontmatter
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Preface
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Contents
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XIII - Part I: Basic numerical and mathematical tools
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1 Basic numerical analysis
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2 Special functions of mathematical physics
12 - Part II: Quantum (non-relativistic) theory of elastic scattering and spin
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3 Partial wave expansion method
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4 Spectrum of angular momentum and spin
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5 Phase shifts and atomic potential energy
51 - Part III: Quantum-relativistic equations and scattering
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6 The Klein–Gordon and the Dirac relativistic equations
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7 The Dirac equation and electron spin
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8 The Dirac theory of atoms
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9 Relativistic partial wave expansion method
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10 Density matrix and spin-polarization phenomena
130 - Part IV: Applications
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11 Exercises
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Bibliography
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Index
179
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eBook published on:
March 7, 2022
eBook ISBN:
9783110675375
Paperback published on:
March 21, 2022
Paperback ISBN:
9783110675351
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
Front matter:
14
Main content:
180
Coloured Illustrations:
50
Audience(s) for this book
Graduate students and career starters in physics, materials science, and theoretical chemistry.
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