Quantum Collision Theory for Photon Scattering from Atoms and Molecules

Abstract

Photon scattering and photoionization are fundamental processes that are central in modeling physical and technological problems occurring in spectroscopy, imaging, and communications. Starting from the fundamental principles of quantum electrodynamics we have developed a novel computational technique to study Rayleigh and Raman scattering and photoionization. This technique has been applied to study photon-induced processes in alkali atoms(Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs). A comprehensive set of cross sections has been determined for Rayleigh, Raman, and photoionization processes involving the ground and a large number of excited states of the atoms.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 02, 2021
Accession Number
AD1151948

Entities

People

  • Igor Bray

Organizations

  • Curtin University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Atoms
  • Collisions
  • Electrodynamics
  • Electrons
  • Hydrogen Storage
  • Law
  • Light Scattering
  • Military Research
  • Photoionization
  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Electrodynamics
  • Raman Scattering
  • Raman Spectroscopy
  • Scattering
  • Scattering Cross Sections
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing