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Coupling of the Radiation Field to the Electron-Atom Collision System

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Fundamental Processes in Energetic Atomic Collisions

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Some general aspects of the coupling of the radiation field to the electron-atom collision system are noted. The case of electron bremsstrahlung in the atomic potential is studied in some detail. Positron bremsstrahlung and the influence of a high temperature high density environment are also discussed.

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Pratt, R.H. (1983). Coupling of the Radiation Field to the Electron-Atom Collision System. In: Lutz, H.O., Briggs, J.S., Kleinpoppen, H. (eds) Fundamental Processes in Energetic Atomic Collisions. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3781-2_5

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