Quantum Chemistry

Klappentext

This book discusses major developments of quantum mechanics from classical to computational chemistry. It is student and user friendly and includes exhaustive derivations, mathematical proofs, and theorems.

Inhalt

1. Classical Mechanics

2. Towards Quantum Mechanics

3. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

4. Particle in a Box: Quantisation of Translational Energy

5. Rigid Rotator: Quantisation of Rotational Energy

6. Linear Harmonic Oscillator: Quantisation of Vibrational Energy

7. "Hydrogen Atom": Quantisation of Electronic Energy

8. Multielectron System and Approximate Methods

9. Chemical Bonding

10. Hückel Molecular Orbital Theory

11. Basics of Computational Chemistry

Appendices

Index