
Part I Basic Concepts.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Polarized Light.- 3 Polarized Electrons.- 4 Experimental Geometries and Approaches.- 5 Density Matrices: Connecting Experiment and Theory.- 6 Computational Methods.- Part II Case Studies.- 7 Electron Impact Excitation.- 8 Ion and Atom...



Graduate text/reference for researchers and professionals in atomic physics on polarization, alignment, and orientation in atomic collisions. Book includes examples and applications to various fields, and includes key historical papers.