Nonlinear Phenomena in the Radiation from Plasmas: Spectroscopic and Laser Applications

Nonlinearity  is omnipresent in nature and in laboratory experiments. The nonlinear  phenomena in the radiation from plasmas are fundamentally important  because of the rich physics behind these phenomena. They are also  practically important because the most informative way to study  laboratory and astrophysical plasmas is by analysing their radiation.  These nonlinear phenomena constitute the subject of this comprehensive  book. First, the book covers various nonlinear phenomena occurring in  plasmas containing quasimonochromic electric fields. Second, the book  covers nonlinear phenomena manifesting in the Stark broadening of  spectral lines by dynamic plasma electrons or ions. Many theoretical  results presented in the book are counterintuitive, and are illustrated  by numerous two-dimensional and three-dimensional plots. The book also  describes various applications of the theoretical results for areas of  diagnostics for laboratory and astrophysical plasmas. Key Features  Describes a new class of nonlinear optical phenomena: the intra-Stark  spectroscopy Presents nonlinear phenomena revealed by analytical  methods, thus providing a physical insight Employs the advanced  formalism of quasienergy states, facilitating solutions and a better  understanding of many related problems Constitutes a systematic  collection of the results presented in numerous research papers Provides  the physical background required for readers to engage in corresponding  research