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Research group Z. Harman – Division C. H. Keitel
Abstract:
Research with highly charged ions addresses bound state quantum electrodynamics and relativistic atomic theory at their frontiers. Electron beam ion traps have provided practical means to study not only these fundamental fields, but also the physics of extremely hot plasmas in stars, active galactic nuclei, and fusion research plasma devices. Starting from the X-ray region, where the first experiments took place, this chapter will visit various regions of the electromagnetic spectrum and give a review of essential contributions of different groups to this field.
