Irregular Atomic Systems and Quantum Chaos FROM THE PUBLISHER
Chaotic behavior and its universality have been identified only recently in a number of atomic and molecular systems with a few degrees of freedom. This book covers the study of irregular behavior in few-body systems, with emphasis on the aspects of atomic physics. Areas studied include the atom in a magnetic field, microwave ionization of Rydberg atoms and quasi-Wagner crystals in ion traps, all of which have become the experimental and theoretical prototypes for studying quantum chaos. The contributors to this volume provide thought-provoking discussions of recent developments, trends and controversies in this exciting field.
FROM THE CRITICS
Daniel Kleppner
'...provides an excellent review of atomic studies of quantum chaos.'
Booknews
Deals with the study of irregular behavior in few-body systems, with emphasis on the aspects of atomic physics. Areas covered include the atom in a magnetic field, microwave ionization of Rydberg atoms, and quasi-Wigner crystals in ion traps. All but one of the papers first appeared in volume 25 of the journal Comments on atomic and molecular physics. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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