Peter Sigmund

2014

Penetration of Atomic and Molecular Ions

This book represents the second part of a planned three-volume monograph on Particle Penetration and Radiation Effects. The aim of the series is to introduce students, researchers, engineers and radiologists working with accelerators and their applications in research and technology to theoretical tools and to some important predictions and results. Volume 1, which appeared in 20061 has the additional goal to introduce students of physics and related fields to general aspects of particle penetration. About half the chapters of Volume 1, based on lectures delivered at the University of Copenhagen and later at the University of Southern Denmark, served that purpose. Also the present volume contains introductory material of general interest, but here this division refers to individual chapters, and no attempt has been made to define a precise border line.