Springer Handbook of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

This comprehensive handbook unifies atomic, molecular, and optical physics, offering insights and techniques from leading experts. The Springer Handbook of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics is essential for students and researchers.

The Springer Handbook of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics serves as a comprehensive reference that brings together the diverse fields of atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics. It compiles essential concepts, techniques, and findings ranging from atomic spectroscopy to applications related to comets and global change. The handbook is structured into 91 chapters, each authored by over 100 experts who are leaders in their respective areas, ensuring a wealth of knowledge is presented in a cohesive manner.

Carefully edited for consistency in coverage and style, this handbook includes extensive cross-references and a guide to primary research literature. It is designed to be both an informative resource and a source of inspiration for graduate students and researchers who are new to AMO physics. Each chapter is rich with diagrams of apparatus, graphs, and data tables, making complex information accessible and easier to understand.

Now, twenty-seven years since the original publication of the Springer Handbook of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics and sixteen years after the revised edition, this latest version has established itself as a standard reference in the field. It serves as a foundational resource for generations of graduate students. The new edition reflects significant advancements in AMO physics, especially in emerging areas such as quantum information, ultracold atoms, and the search for dark matter, providing expanded coverage of these rapidly evolving topics.