Ground Control to Niels Bohr: Exploring Outer Space with Atomic Physics
Mason A. Porter, Predrag Cvitanovic
Abstract
We provided an introduction to transition state theory and the connections it provides between atomic and celestial physics. We include brief discussions of historical background, recent applications in space mission design, and current research efforts.
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