Theoretical Femtosecond Physics: Atoms and Molecules in Strong Laser Fields [Paperback]

This volume offers theoretical investigations of atoms and molecules interacting with pulsed or continuous wave lasers. Theoretical background is included, and the text incorporates several exercises. Additional calculations are performed in the appendices.

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 Schr?dinger 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 Grossmanns book to anyone interested in entering this rapidly developing field. (Franz X. K?rtner, Physics Today, November, 2009)

PhD at the University of Augsburg under the supervision of Prof. P. H?nggi 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

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