<i>Optical Interactions in Solids</i>

Abstract

Elements of Quantum Mechanics Elements of Group Theory Connection of Quantum Mechanics with Group Theory The Hydrogen Atom The Complex Atom - Multiplet Theory The Magnetic Ion in a Crystal - The Role of Symmetry The Weak Field Scheme The Medium Field Scheme The Strong Field Scheme Covalent Bonding and Its Effect on Magnetic Ions in Crystals The Quantum Theory of the Radiation Field Molecular Vibrations Lattice Vibrations The Ion-Photon Interaction - Absorption and Emission of Radiation The Ion-Vibration Interaction - Radiationless Processes - Thermal Shift and Broadening of Sharp Lines Vibrational-Electronic Interaction and Spectra Absorption Spectra of Magnetic Ions in Crystals Fluorescence Spectra of Magnetic Ions in Crystals Elements of Laser Theory