Molecular Quantum Mechanics

Quantum mechanics embraces the behaviour of all known forms of matter, including the atoms and molecules from which we, and all living organisms, are composed. "Molecular Quantum Mechanics" leads us through this absorbing yet challenging subject, unravelling those fundamental physical principles which explain how all matter behaves. With the clarity of exposition and rich pedagogy which have established the book as a leading text in the field, "Molecular Quantum Mechanics" takes us from the foundations of quantum mechanics, through quantum models of atomic, molecular, and electronic structure, and on to discussions of spectroscopy, and the electronic and magnetic properties of molecules. Lucid explanations and illuminating artworks help to visualise the many abstract concepts upon which the subject is built. Fully updated to reflect the latest advances in computational techniques, and enhanced with more mathematical support and worked examples than ever before, "Molecular Quantum Mechanics" remains the ultimate resource for those wishing to master this important subject. Supplementary resources: Companion web site, featuring: illustrations available to download; and solutions manual available to download [instructors only]. Quantum Mechanics Embraces The Behaviour Of All Known Forms Of Matter, Including The Atoms And Molecules From Which We, And All Living Organisms, Are Composed. Molecular Quantum Mechanics Leads Us Through This Absorbing Yet Challenging Subject, Unravelling The Fundamental Physical Principles That Explain How All Matter Behaves. Fully Updated To Reflect The Latest Advances In Computational Techniques, And Enhanced With More Mathematical Support And Worked Examples Than Ever Before, Molecular Quantum Mechanics Remains The Ultimate Resource For Those Wishing To Master This Important Subject.--jacket. Introduction And Orientation -- The Foundations Of Quantum Mechanics -- Linear Motion And The Harmonic Oscillator -- Rotational Motion And The Hydrogen Atom -- Angular Momentum -- Group Theory -- Techniques Of Approximation -- Atomic Spectra And Atomic Structure -- An Introduction To Molecular Structure -- The Calculation Of Electronic Structure -- Molecular Rotations And Vibrations -- Molecular Electronic Transitions -- The Electric Properties Of Molecules -- The Magnetic Properties Of Molecules -- Scattering Theory -- Further Information -- Further Reading -- Appendix 1: Character Tables And Direct Products -- Appendix 2: Vector Coupling Coefficients -- Answers To Selected Problems. Peter Atkins, Ronald Friedman. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [553]-556) And Index. Introduction And Orientation -- The Foundations Of Quantum Mechanics -- Linear Motion And The Harmonic Oscillator -- Rotational Motion And The Hydrogen Atom -- Angular Momentum -- Group Theory -- Techniques Of Approximation -- Atomic Spectra And Atomic Structure -- An Introduction To Molecular Structure The Calculation Of Electronic Structure -- Molecular Rotations And Vibrations -- Molecular Electronic Transitions -- The Electric Properties Of Molecules -- The Magnetic Properties Of Molecules -- Scattering Theory -- Further Information. P.w. Atkins And R.s. Friedman. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This title's features include: an introduction to the foundations of quantum chemistry and quantum mechanics in general; numerous word examples, in-text exercises; an extensive further information section at the end of the text; over 300 two-colour illustrations; and a wide range of topics treated. including spectroscopy and molecular properties.