Where Can I Find a Comprehensive Book on Atomic Physics?

[M. next]

I really need a good book in Atomic Physics that goes through the Hydrogen atom starting from the schrödinger equation to Transitions to Fine Structure smoothly and in details so that it is efficient.

Any help is much appreciated.

 

[DrClaude]

One of the best book on atomic physics I know is http://www.oup.com/us/catalog/general/subject/Physics/AtomicMolecularOpticalphysics/?view=usa&ci=0198506953.

 

[M. next]

Thank you for the reply. Well, I took a look at it. But the problem is that he goes fast into calculations. Is there a close book to this one?

 

[DrClaude]

What do you mean by "fast into calculations"?

If you want a book with more mathematical details, I think that I remember that Bransden and Joachain, Physics of Atoms and Molecules is good in this regard. You can also have a look at Theoretical Atomic Physics by Friedrich.

 

[M. next]

Thank you. I will check those!