Molecular Quantum Mechanics - Softcover

Atkins, Peter W.; Friedman, Ronald S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199541426 ISBN 13: 9780199541423

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Quantum mechanics embraces the behavior 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, exploring the fundamental physical principles that explain how all matter behaves.

With the clarity of exposition and extensive learning features that 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.

Online Resource Centre

For students:
Interactive worksheets to help students master mathematical concepts through hands-on learning
Solutions to selected exercises and problems

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Figures in electronic format
Solutions to all exercises and problems

About this title

About the Author:

Professor Peter W. Atkins is Professor of Chemistry, and fellow of Lincoln College at University of Oxford, UK.

Professor Ronald S. Friedman is of the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne, USA.

Review:

Although this is an undergraduate textbook it constitutes quite an advanced course in molecular quantum mechanics. It makes a good introduction to a novice, be they undergraduate or postgraduate, to a wide variety of specialist areas within molecular quantum mechanics. * Stephen H. Ashworth, Contemporary Physics * A must have book that's ideal for every chemistry student to have on their shelf. * Claire Pickering, student, University of Central Lancashire * An ideal purchase for undergraduates as it gives a comprehensive coverage of all the topics at this level, offering a great deal of additional insight for those captivated by the quantum world... For those enthusiastic about this field and looking for a more rigorous approach, this text is absolutely superb. The impressive range and depth of topics covered make it a very worthwhile purchase. * Rebecca Ingle, Times Higher Education Supplement *

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0199541426
• ISBN 13: 9780199541423
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 592