R-Matrix Theory of Atomic Collisions, 2011 Application to Atomic, Molecular and Optical Processes Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics Series, Vol. 61

Commencing with a self-contained overview of atomic collision theory, this monograph presents recent developments of R-matrix theory and its applications to a wide-range of atomic molecular and optical processes. These developments include the electron and photon collisions with atoms, ions and molecules which are required in the analysis of laboratory and astrophysical plasmas, multiphoton processes required in the analysis of superintense laser interactions with atoms and molecules and positron collisions with atoms and molecules required in antimatter studies of scientific and technologial importance. Basic mathematical results and general and widely used R-matrix computer programs are summarized in the appendices.

Part I – Collision Theory.- Potential Scattering.- Multichannel Collision Theory.- Resonances and Threshold Behaviour.- Part II – R-matrix Theory and Applications.- Introduction to R-matrix Theorie: Potential Scattering.- Electron Collisions with Atoms and Ions.- Intermediate Energy Collision.- Positron Collisions with Atoms and Ions.- Photoionization, Photorecombination and Atoms in Fields.- Multiphoton Processes: Floquet Theory.- Multiphoton Processes: Time-Dependent Theory.- Collisions with Molecules.- Electron Interactions in Solids

Provides an up-to-date account of atomic collision theory and its applications Displays application of R-matrix theory to atomic and nuclear physics Includes also atomic ionization and multiphoton processes Completed by a detailed appendix on the related mathematacs and computer programmes Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras