Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Volume 68, provides a comprehensive compilation of recent developments in a field that is in a state of rapid growth, as new experimental and theoretical techniques are used on many problems, both old and new. Topics covered include related applied areas, such as atmospheric science, astrophysics, surface physics, and laser physics, with timely articles written by distinguished experts. Updates to this new release include sections on Nonlinear x-ray physics, High intensity QED, Rydberg THz spectroscopy, Ultrafast electron diffraction, Precision Interferometry for Gravitation-wave Detection: Current Status and Future Trends, and more.
1. 1 Introduction - p. 2 2. 2 Atomic equations of motion - p. 5 3. 3 Small-amplitude motion - p. 8 4. 4 Coarse-grained dynamics of atomic motion - p. 11 5. 5 Collective mechanical modes - p. 19 6. 6 Example: Heating of the atoms - p. 26 7. 7 Discussion - p. 30 8. Appendices - p. 32 9. Acknowledgments - p. 36 10. Chapter Two: Ultrafast and three-dimensional diffractive imaging of isolated molecules with electron pulses - p. 38 11. Chapter Three: Precision interferometry for gravitational wave detection: Current status and future trends - p. 73
Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Volume 68, provides a comprehensive compilation of recent developments in a field that is in a state of rapid growth, as new experimental and theoretical techniques are used on many problems, both old and new. Topics covered include related applied areas, such as atmospheric science, astrophysics, surface physics, and laser physics, with timely articles written by distinguished experts. Updates to this new release include sections on Nonlinear x-ray physics, High intensity QED, Rydberg THz spectroscopy, Ultrafast electron diffraction, Precision Interferometry for Gravitation-wave Detection: Current Status and Future Trends, and more.
1. 1 Introduction - p. 2 2. 2 Atomic equations of motion - p. 5 3. 3 Small-amplitude motion - p. 8 4. 4 Coarse-grained dynamics of atomic motion - p. 11 5. 5 Collective mechanical modes - p. 19 6. 6 Example: Heating of the atoms - p. 26 7. 7 Discussion - p. 30 8. Appendices - p. 32 9. Acknowledgments - p. 36 10. Chapter Two: Ultrafast and three-dimensional diffractive imaging of isolated molecules with electron pulses - p. 38 11. Chapter Three: Precision interferometry for gravitational wave detection: Current status and future trends - p. 73
