Details

Subject(s)

• X-rays [Browse]

Series

• Springer tracts in modern physics ; 288. [More in this series]
• Springer tracts in modern physics, 0081-3869 ; Volume 288 [More in this series]

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

• Introduction and overview
• Part I. Production of X-rays and their description. Production of X-rays : from virtual to real photons ; From electromagnetic waves to photons ; Brightness and coherence ; The complete description of light : higher order coherence
• Part II. Semi-classical theory of X-ray interactions with matter. Semi-classical response of atoms to electromagnetic fields ; Semi-classical response of solids to electromagnetic fields ; Classical diffraction and diffractive imaging
• Part III. Quantum theory of weak interactions. Quantum formulation of X-ray interactions with matter ; Quantum theory of X-ray absorption spectroscopy ; Quantum theory of X-ray dichroism ; Quantum theory of X-ray emission and Thomson scattering ; Quantum theory of X-ray resonant scattering
• Part IV. Multi-photon interaction processes. Resonant non-linear X-ray processes in atoms ; Non-linear absorption and scattering processes in solids ; Quantum diffraction : emergence of quantum substructure of light.

Show 2 more Contents items

ISBN

• 9783031207433 ((hardback))
• 3031207432 ((hardback))

OCLC

1388618076

International Article Number

• 9783031207433

Statement on responsible collection description

Princeton University Library aims to describe library materials in a manner that is respectful to the individuals and communities who create, use, and are represented in the collections we manage. Read more...