Positron Physics: 11 (Cambridge Monographs on Atomic, Molecular and Chemical Physics, Series Number 11)
Cambridge University Press
Edition: Revised ed., 8/21/2008
EAN 9780521019392, ISBN10: 0521019397
Paperback, 468 pages, 24.4 x 17 x 2.7 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English
This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the field of low energy positrons and positronium within atomic and molecular physics. It begins with an introduction to the field, discussing the background to low energy positron beams, and then covers topics such as total scattering cross sections, elastic scattering, positronium formation, excitation and ionisation, annihilation and positronium interactions. Each chapter contains a blend of theory and experiment, giving a balanced treatment of all the topics. The book will be useful for graduate students and researchers in physics and chemistry. It is ideal for those wishing to gain rapid, in-depth knowledge of this unique branch of atomic physics.
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Total scattering cross sections
3. Elastic scattering
4. Positronium formation
5. Excitation and ionization
6. Positron annihilation
7. Positronium and its interactions
8. Exotic species involving positrons.