Rydberg Electron Dynamics in External Fields

Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Atlanta GA

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Abstract

Three topics in Rydberg electron dynamics in external fields will be studied: (1) spatial localization of atomic electrons, (2) ionization of Rydberg states in rotating microwave fields, and (3) chaotic scattering of Rydberg electrons. Both classical and quantum approaches will be used. Results achieved in problems involving Coriolis forces, where reduced dimensionality models fail due to unconserved angular momentum, will be utilized.