Springer Series on atomic, optical, and plasma physics 50 Springer Series on atomic, optical, and plasma physics The Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics covers in a comprehensive manner theory and experiment in the entire .eld of atoms and molecules and their interaction with electromagnetic radiation. Books in the series provide a rich source of new ideas and techniques with wide applications in .elds such as chemistry, materials science, astrophysics, surface science, plasma technology, advanced optics, aeronomy, and engineering. Laser physics is a particular connecting theme that has provided much of the continuing impetus for new developments in the f ield. The purpose of the series is to cover the gap between standard undergraduate textbooks and the research literature with emphasis on the fundamental ideas, methods, techniques, and results in the field. 47 Semiclassical Dynamics and Relaxation By: D.S.F. Crothers 48 Theoretical Femtosecond Physics Atoms andMolecules in Strong Laser Fields By F. Großmann 49 Relativistic Collisions of Structured Atomic Particles By A. Voitkiv and J. Ullrich 50 Cathodic Arcs From Fractal Spots to Energetic Condensation By A. Anders 51 Reference Data on Atomic Physics and Atomic Process By B.M. Smirnov Vols. 20–46 of the former Springer Series on Atoms and Plasmas are listed at the end of the book Andre´ Anders Cathodic Arcs From Fractal Spots to Energetic Condensation With 262 Figures and 25 Tables 13 Andre´ Anders Plasma Applications Group Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Berkeley, CA USA
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