Emphasizing a physical understanding with various illustrations, this book covers the major areas of x-ray radiation and elementary atomic processes occurring with highly charged ions in hot laboratory and astrophysical plasmas. Avoiding unnecessary mathematical details, it is suitable for graduate students and researchers. "The authors are well-known experts in the physics of highly charged ions. This book provides a lucid introduction to the field including a profound review of recent experimental and theoretical results. This makes it suitable for a broad audience and also valuable for researchers working on these topics."
- Professor V.M. Shabaev