Optical Spectroscopy of Lanthanides

Optical Spectroscopy of Lanthanides: Magnetic and Hyperfine Interactions represents the sixth and final book by the late Brian Wybourne, an accomplished pioneer in the spectroscopy of rare earth ions, and Lidia Smentek, a leading theoretical physicist in the field. The book provides a definitive and up-to-date theoretical description of spec

Wybourne, Brian G.; Smentek, Lidia

Introduction. Notes on the Quantum Theory of Angular Momentum. Interactions in One- and Two-Electron Systems. Coupling Schemes of Angular Momenta. Fine Structure, Zeeman Effect, and Hyperfine Structure. Magnetic Hyperfine Structure. Intensities of Electronic Transitions. Hyperfine Interactions and Laser Cooling. Ions in Crystals. Some Aspects of Crystal Field Theory. Hyperfine Interactions in Cystals. Magnetic Interactions in f-electron Systems, Magnetic Hyperfine Interactions in Lanthanides. Electric Quadrupole Hyperfine Structure in Crystals. Electric Multipole Coupling Mechanism in Crystals. Electric Dipole f-f Transitions. Relativistic Effects. Magnetic Dipole Transitions in Crystals. Hyperfine-Induced Transitions. Numerical Analysis of Radial Terms. Luminescence of Lanthanide Doped Materials.