Molecular Quantum Mechanics: An Introduction to Quantum Chemistry: Vol 1: Parts I and II - Softcover

Atkins, Peter W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198551290 ISBN 13: 9780198551294

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1970

Synopsis

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 Online Resource Centre, featuring: Illustrations available to download Solutions manual available to download [instructors only]

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Review

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)

A must have book that's ideal for every chemistry student to have on their shelf. (Claire Pickering, student, University of Central Lancashire)

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)

About the Author

Professor Peter W. Atkins, Professor of Chemistry, and fellow of Lincoln College, University of Oxford, UK. Peter was the 2016 recipient of the American Chemical Society's Grady-Stack Award for science journalism. Professor Ronald S. Friedman, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne, USA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198551290
• ISBN 13: 9780198551294
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1