Polarization, Alignment, and Orientation in Atomic Collisions

Part I. Basic Concepts

1. Introduction
Nils Andersen, Klaus Bartschat

2. Polarized Light
Nils Andersen, Klaus Bartschat

3. Polarized Electrons
Nils Andersen, Klaus Bartschat

4. Experimental Geometries and Approaches
Nils Andersen, Klaus Bartschat

5. Density Matrices: Connection Between Experiment and Theory
Nils Andersen, Klaus Bartschat

6. Computational Methods
Nils Andersen, Klaus Bartschat

Part II. Case Studies

7. Electron Impact Excitation
Nils Andersen, Klaus Bartschat

8. Ion and Atom Impact Excitation
Nils Andersen, Klaus Bartschat

9. Propensity Rules
Nils Andersen, Klaus Bartschat

10. Impact Ionization
Nils Andersen, Klaus Bartschat

11. Photo-Driven Processes
Nils Andersen, Klaus Bartschat

12. Related Topics and Applications
Nils Andersen, Klaus Bartschat

Part III. Selection of Historical Papers (1925–1976)

13. Introductory Summaries
Nils Andersen, Klaus Bartschat

Keywords: Physics, Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Numerical and Computational Physics, Simulation