Physics of Ion Impact Phenomena

The principal aim of this volume is to provide an overview of contemporary interests and trends in the field of low energy ion-electron and ion-atom (molecule) collision physics, with emphasis on fundamental aspects. The material is divided into two parts, dealing with atomic and molecular ions.

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During the last ten years, effort has been directed towards study of the dynamics of ion collision phenomena in the gas phase, usually with a view to applications in diverse areas, ranging from fusion reactors and lasers to ionospheric and interstellar chemistry and gaseous electronics. The principal aim of this volume is to present a succinct overview of contemporary interests and trends in the field of low energy ion-electron and ion-atom (molecule) collision physics, with emphasis on fundamental aspects. It has been designed to acquaint researchers and students, in a general and non-specialized fashion, with recent progress in this area of activity. The material is divided into two parts, dealing with atomic ions and molecular ions.