This classic of modern physics includes a vast array of approximation methods, mathematical tricks, and physical pictures useful in applying quantum mechanics to other fields. Students and professionals will find it an essential reference for calculations pertaining to hydrogen- and helium-like atoms and their comparison with experimental results. 1977 edition.
Reprint of the Plenum Publishing Corporation, New York, 1977 edition.

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Table of Contents for Quantum Mechanics of One- and Two-Electron Atoms
I. The hydrogen atom without external fields
a) Nonrelativistic theory
b) Dirac theory
c) Radiative and other corrections
II. The helium atom without external fields
a) Nonrelativistic theory
b) Relativistic theory
III. Atoms in external fields
a) Zeeman effect
b) Stark effect in hydrogen
c) Stark effect in helium
IV. Interaction with radiation
a) Discrete spectrum
b) The photoeffect
c) Bremsstrahlung
Appendix on spherical harmonics
Bibliography
Addenda and errata
Further addenda and errata
Author index
Subject index
Index of Tables

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