Starting with a self-contained overview of atomic collision theory, this monograph looks at recent developments in R-matrix theory and its applications to a range of atomic, molecular and optical processes, including electron and photon collisions with atoms.

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

Inhalt
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