Atoms in Astrophysics

It is hard to appreciate but nevertheless true that Michael John Seaton, known internationally for the enthusiasm and skill with which he pursues his research in atomic physics and astrophysics, will be sixty years old on the 16th of January 1983. To mark this occasion some of his colleagues and for...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Burke, P. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1983, 1983
Edition:1st ed. 1983
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 8. The University College Computer Package for the Calculation of Atomic Data: Aspects of Development and Application
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The Growth of Astronomical Observations
  • 3. Some Aspects of the Genesis of the Programs
  • 4. The C III Challenge
  • References
  • 9. Planetary Nebulae
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Observations
  • 3. Models: Atomic Data
  • References
  • 10. Forbidden Atomic Lines in Auroral Spectra
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Beginnings
  • 3. Seaton’s Work
  • 4. Refinement of Classical Theory
  • 5. Advent of In Situ Measurements
  • 6. N2(A3?u+)—O Excitation Transfer
  • 7. Quenching
  • 8. Coordinated Rocket and Satellite Measurements
  • 9. ?3466 and ?10,400 of N I
  • References
  • 1. Low-Energy Electron Collisions with Complex Atoms and Ions
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Theory of Electron Collisions with Atoms and Ions
  • 3. Numerical Solution of the Coupled Integro-Differential Equations
  • 4. Computer Program Packages
  • References
  • 2. Numerical Methods for Asymptotic Solutions of Scattering Equations
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Specification of Asymptotic Forms
  • 3. Travels in Intermedia
  • 4. At the Border of Asymptopia
  • 5. Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • 3. Collisions between Charged Particles and Highly Excited Atoms
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The Impact Parameter (IP) Method
  • 3. The Sudden Approximation
  • 4. Transitions between Levels with Quantum Defects
  • 5. Transitions within the Degenerate Sea
  • References
  • 4. Proton Impact Excitation of Positive Ions
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Excitation of Fine-Structure Transitions
  • 3. Excitation of Metastable Transitions
  • 4. Charge-Transfer Ionization
  • References
  • 5. Long-Range Interactions in Atoms and Diatomic Molecules
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. General Form of the Model Hamiltonian
  • 3. Form of the Model Potential for Atomic Systems
  • 4. Form of the Model Potential for Diatomic Systems
  • 5. Addition Theorems for Solid Harmonics
  • References
  • 6. Applications of Quantum Defect Theory
  • 1. Historical Survey
  • 2. Mathematical Background to Quantum Defect Theory
  • 3. Single-Channel Quantum Defect Methods: General Formulas in the Independent-Particle Approximation
  • 4. Applications to Simple Multichannel Problems
  • 4.2. Bound States of Complex Ions by Extrapolation of Calculated Scattering Parameters: Configurations 1s22s22pqnl
  • 5. Extrapolation of the Generalized Reactance Matrix
  • 6. Conclusions
  • References
  • 7. Electron-Ion Processes in Hot Plasmas
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Line Intensities
  • 3. Electron-Ion Processes
  • 4. Conclusion
  • References