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One- and two-photon physics with relativistic heavy ions

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Acta Physica Hungarica A) Heavy Ion Physics

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The physics of peripheral collisions with relativistic heavy ions (PCRHI) is reviewed. One- and two-photon processes are discussed.

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Bertulani, C.A. One- and two-photon physics with relativistic heavy ions. APH N.S., Heavy Ion Physics 15, 359–368 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1556/APH.15.2002.3-4.18

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