Aimed at senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students in departments of physics and astronomy, this textbook gives a systematic treatment of atomic and molecular structure and spectra, together with the effect of weak and strong external electromagnetic fields.
Topics chosen are those of interest in astronomy, and indeed many were inspired by specific astronomical contexts. Examples include the negative ion of hydrogen and the effects of strong magnetic fields such as those occurring on certain white dwarfs and neutron stars. Adiabatic and non-adiabatic handling of electron correlations and application to processes such as dielectronic recombination are included. Astronomical examples are provided throughout, as well as end-of-the-chapter problems and exercises. Over seventy illustrative diagrams complete this unique and comprehensive volume.

Aimed at senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students in departments of physics and astronomy, this textbook gives a systematic treatment of atomic and molecular structure and spectra, together with the effect of weak and strong external electromagnetic fields.
Topics chosen are those of interest in astronomy, and indeed many were inspired by specific astronomical contexts. Examples include the negative ion of hydrogen and the effects of strong magnetic fields such as those occurring on certain white dwarfs and neutron stars. Adiabatic and non-adiabatic handling of electron correlations and application to processes such as dielectronic recombination are included. Astronomical examples are provided throughout, as well as end-of-the-chapter problems and exercises. Over seventy illustrative diagrams complete this unique and comprehensive volume.

A filmed recital by the renowned Chilean pianist, recorded live at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago in Chile, in May 1984. Featured works include Beethoven's 'Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major', Schubert's 'Klavierstücke No. 1 in E Flat Minor', Chopin's 'Ballade No. 3 in A Flat Major', Liszt's 'Sonetto del Petrarca, No. 104' and Debussy's 'L'isle Joyeuse'.

Documentary chronicling the renowned pianist's life and return to his native Chile in 1984 after an absence of 17 years. The film also includes a performance of Arrau's signature work, Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, the 'Emperor' Concerto, recorded live at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago in Chile, in May 1984.

World-renowned pianist Claudio Arrau performs two Brahms piano concertos live at the Teatro Municipal, Santiago, Chile, in May 1984. Accompanied by the Philharmonic Orchestra of Santiago, the recitals marked the return of Claudio Arrau to his native Chile after an absence of 17 years. The conductor is Juan Pablo Izquierdo.