Scattering of Particles and Radiation in Astrophysical Environments

• Main Author: Lewkow, Nicholas R. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Physics.; Quantum physics.; Astrophysics.; Atoms.; Astrophysics and Astroparticles.; Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics.; Quantum Physics.

This thesis considers the non-equilibrium and energy transfer processes involved in the evolution of astrophysical gases and plasmas. Momentum-energy transfer in collisions of atoms, molecules and ions governs the evolution of interacting astrophysical gas and plasmas. These collisions require an ac...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Particle Scattering in Astrophysical Environments
• X-ray Scattering by Nanoparticles
• Conclusions.