Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

This series, established in 1965, is concerned with recent developments in the general area of atomic, molecular, and optical physics. The field is in a state of rapid growth, as new experimental and theoretical techniques are used on many old and new problems. Topics covered also include related applied areas, such as atmospheric science, astrophysics, surface physics, and laser physics.Articles are written by distinguished experts who are active in their research fields. The articles contain both relevant review material as well as detailed descriptions of important recent developments.

Praise for the Series
"This volume maintains the authoritative standards of the series...The editors and publishers are to be congratulated."—M.S. CHILD in PHYSICS BULLETIN

"Maintains the high standards of earlier volumes in the series...All the articles are written by experts in the field, and their summaries are most timely...Strongly recommended."—G. HERZBERG in AMERICAN SCIENTIST