Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy

by Engel, Thomas

• ISBN13: 9780805338430
• ISBN10: 0805338438
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy is a groundbreaking new text that explains core topics in depth with a focus on basic principles, applications, and modern research. The authors hone in on key concepts and cover them thoroughly and in detail as opposed to the general, encyclopedic approach competing textbooks take. Excessive math formalism is avoided to keep students focused on the most important concepts and to provide greater clarity. Applications woven throughout each chapter demonstrate to students how chemical theories are used to solve real-world chemical problems in biology, environmental science, and material science. Extensive coverage of modern research and new developments in the field get students excited about this dynamic branch of science. This split text (from Physical Chemistry) is organized to facilitate "Quantum first" courses. The online Chemistry Place for Physical Chemistry features interactive problems and simulations that reinforce and build upon material included in the book.

Table of Contents

From Classical to Quantum Mechanics

The Schrouml;dinger Equation

The Quantum Mechanical Postulates

Using Quantum Mechanics on Simple Systems

The Particle in the Box and the Real World

Commuting and Noncommuting Operators and the Surprising Consequences of Entanglement

A Quantum Mechanical Model for the Vibration and Rotation of Molecules

The Vibrational and Rotational Spectroscopy of Diatomic Molecules

The Hydrogen Atom

Many-Electron Atoms

Examples of Spectroscopy Involving Atoms

Chemical Bonding in H + 2 and H 2

Chemical Bonding in Diatomic Molecules

Molecular Structure and Energy Levels for Polyatomic Molecules

Electronic Spectroscopy

Computational Chemistry

Molecular Symmetry

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Math Supplement

Point Group Character Tables

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