The central subject of this volume is the atomic and molecular physics of heavy par ticles as investigated with charged particle accelerators. The natural division be tween atomic structure and ion-atom collision studies, and the similar division be tween the theoretical and experimental branches of these subjects, are reflected in a parallel subdivision into corresponding chapters. In addition, one chapter is de voted to the important interface between atomic and molecular physics with condensed matter physics. A principal aim of the present volume is to provide a compact de scription of a number of current interests and trends within the heavy particle structure and collisions field in a sufficiently general, non-specialized way that interested scientists who wish to become acquainted with such interests and trends can do so without becoming bogged down in excessive archival detail. It is, therefore, hoped that the book will be of some use to advanced students who seek a general in troduction to these subjects. Numerous, more specialized, archival review articles are frequently referred to in each chapter for the benefit of those who seek more detailed knowledge about particular topics discussed. The editor wishes to acknowledge the support of two U. S. government agencies: the Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation, during the preparation of this volume. Sincere thanks are due Mrs. Betty Thoe for her excellent editorial work on the various manuscripts and Mrs.

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1. Introduction.- 2. Quantum Electrodynamics in Strong and Supercritical Fields.- 2.1 The Electrodynamics of High-Z Electronic Atoms.- 2.2 The Electrodynamics of High-Z Muonic Atoms.- 2.3 Quantum Electrodynamics in Heavy-Ion Collisions and Supercritical Fields.- 2.4 Conclusion.- References.- 3. Relativistic Effects in Highly Ionized Atoms.- 3.1 Background.- 3.2 Interactions.- 3.3 Transition Operators.- 3.4 Calculation of Wave Functions and Energies.- 3.5 Results.- References.- 4. Theory of Inelastic Atom-Atom Collisions.- 4.1 Quantum-Mechanical Treatment of Nuclear Motion.- 4.2 Classical Treatment of Nuclear Motion.- References.- 5. Excitation in Energetic Ion-Atom Collisions Accompanied by Electron Emission.- 5.1 Historical Background.- 5.2 General Considerations.- 5.3 Outer-Shells.- 5.4 Inner-Shells.- References.- 6. X-Ray Production in Heavy Ion-Atom Collisions.- 6.1 Measurement of X-Rays.- 6.2 Direct Ionization.- 6.3 Quasi-Molecular Excitation, Z1 ~ Z2.- 6.4 Quasi-Molecular Radiation.- 6.5 Bremsstrahlung and Radiative Electron Capture.- References.- 7. Extensions of Beam Foil Spectroscopy.- 7.1 Extension of the Dynamic Range of Lifetime Measurements Using the Beam-Foil Technique.- 7.2 Target Ion Recoil Spectroscopy.- 7.3 Projectile Electron Spectroscopy and Lifetime Measurements.- References.- 8. Atomic Collisions in Solids.- 8.1 Channeling.- 8.2 Charge State Distributions.- 8.3 Stopping Power.- 8.4 Inner-Shell Ionization.- References.