Computational Atomic Physics in Astrophysics
A special issue of Atoms (ISSN 2218-2004).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editors
Interests: atomic data; radiative and collisional processes; astrophysics; kilonova; opacity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Atomic physics plays a crucial role in interpreting the rich spectra observed in various astrophysical environments—from stellar atmospheres and interstellar clouds to accretion disks, supernova remnants, and kilonova ejecta. As observational capabilities continue to expand, especially with next-generation ground- and space-based telescopes, the demand for accurate, comprehensive, and versatile atomic data has never been higher, both in terms of quality and quantity. Computational atomic physics has become an indispensable tool for generating such data, enabling detailed modeling of radiative and collisional processes under extreme physical conditions often inaccessible to laboratory experiments.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue "Computational Atomic Physics in Astrophysics" in Atoms. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in computational methods and their applications to atomic processes relevant to astrophysical modeling. It is fully aligned with the journal’s scope, which emphasizes theoretical and computational developments in atomic and molecular physics and their interdisciplinary applications.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) atomic structure calculations, electron- and ion-impact processes, radiative transition modeling, data generation for plasma codes, and the development of computational tools and databases for astrophysical applications.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Jerome Deprince
Dr. Patrick Palmeri
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- atomic data
- radiative processes
- collisional processes
- astrophysics
- atomic computations
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