X-ray and inner-shell processes : 18th International Conference, Chicago, Illinois August 1999 invited presentations

This volume contains the written articles corresponding to the more than fifty invited presentations. Most of these articles provide current reviews of the status of various aspects of the field and are written by acknowledged experts. Topics include: historical reviews; atoms, molecules; solids and surfaces; highly charged ions; nuclear effects; fundamental physics; imaging and medical applications; as well as new sources and techniques.