Molecular Quantum Mechanics
Author: Peter W. Atkins; Ronald S. Friedman
Molecular Quantum Mechanics is a well-established academic textbook on quantum mechanics and its applications to the structure and behaviour of atoms and molecules. It introduces the fundamental principles of quantum theory as a framework for understanding microscopic matter and explains how these principles can be used to investigate atomic and molecular structures, energy levels, and quantum interactions. The book begins with the foundations of quantum mechanics and covers topics such as linear motion, the harmonic oscillator, rotational motion, the hydrogen atom, angular momentum, group theory, and approximation methods. It then explores atomic and molecular structure, computational chemistry, molecular rotations and vibrations, electronic transitions, and the electric and magnetic properties of molecules. The final part introduces scattering theory. A major strength of the book is its systematic integration of mathematical foundations with physical and chemical applications. Worked examples, mathematical explanations, and illustrative figures help readers move beyond a conceptual understanding toward applying quantum-mechanical methods to atomic and molecular systems. It is particularly suitable for students and researchers seeking a deeper theoretical understanding of quantum chemistry and the electronic structure of matter.
Read the introduction- Pages
- 560
- Language
- انگلیسی
- Reading level
- Advanced
About the book
Molecular Quantum Mechanics is a well-established academic textbook on quantum mechanics and its applications to the structure and behaviour of atoms and molecules. It introduces the fundamental principles of quantum theory as a framework for understanding microscopic matter and explains how these principles can be used to investigate atomic and molecular structures, energy levels, and quantum interactions.
The book begins with the foundations of quantum mechanics and covers topics such as linear motion, the harmonic oscillator, rotational motion, the hydrogen atom, angular momentum, group theory, and approximation methods. It then explores atomic and molecular structure, computational chemistry, molecular rotations and vibrations, electronic transitions, and the electric and magnetic properties of molecules. The final part introduces scattering theory.
A major strength of the book is its systematic integration of mathematical foundations with physical and chemical applications. Worked examples, mathematical explanations, and illustrative figures help readers move beyond a conceptual understanding toward applying quantum-mechanical methods to atomic and molecular systems. It is particularly suitable for students and researchers seeking a deeper theoretical understanding of quantum chemistry and the electronic structure of matter.
How this book helps
Quantum Chemistry: Applying quantum-mechanical principles to analyze the structure and behavior of atoms and molecules.
Molecular Electronic Structure: Investigating electronic configurations, molecular orbitals, and energy levels.
Molecular Spectroscopy: Analyzing electronic, vibrational, and rotational transitions and their relationship to molecular spectra.
Computational Chemistry: Understanding the quantum-mechanical foundations of computational methods used to study molecular systems.
Electric and Magnetic Properties of Molecules: Studying properties such as molecular dipole moments and magnetic responses.
Atomic and Molecular Physics: Applying quantum-mechanical methods to the investigation and analysis of atomic and molecular systems.
What you will learn
Apply the fundamental principles and mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics to the analysis of atomic and molecular systems.
Solve the Schrödinger equation for selected simple systems and explain the concepts of wavefunctions and energy eigenvalues.
Understand the role of angular momentum, spin, and group theory in describing quantum systems.
Apply approximation methods to investigate more complex quantum systems.
Analyze the electronic structure of atoms and molecules and understand the fundamental principles of molecular bonding.
Explain the quantum-mechanical foundations of atomic and molecular spectra, including electronic, vibrational, and rotational transitions.
Understand the relationship between molecular structure and the electric and magnetic properties of matter.
Describe the theoretical foundations of computational chemistry and the application of quantum-mechanical methods to molecular studies.
Contributors
- Author
- Peter W. Atkins; Ronald S. Friedman
Publication and reading details
- Publisher
- Oxford University PressMolecular Quantum Mechanics is a well-established academic textbook on quantum mechanics and its applications to the structure and behaviour of atoms and molecules. It introduces the fundamental principles of quantum theory as a framework for understanding microscopic matter and explains how these principles can be used to investigate atomic and molecular structures, energy levels, and quantum interactions. The book begins with the foundations of quantum mechanics and covers topics such as linear motion, the harmonic oscillator, rotational motion, the hydrogen atom, angular momentum, group theory, and approximation methods. It then explores atomic and molecular structure, computational chemistry, molecular rotations and vibrations, electronic transitions, and the electric and magnetic properties of molecules. The final part introduces scattering theory
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- انگلیسی
- Pages
- 560
- Print run
- 5
- Format
- Text
- Reading level
- Advanced
- Category
- Quantum Mechanics
Book identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780199541423