Maths for Chemists: Volume 2 Power Series, Complex Numbers and Linear Algebra: Volume 19 (Tutorial Chemistry Texts) - Softcover

Cockett, Martin; Doggett, Graham

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0854044957 ISBN 13: 9780854044955

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2003

Synopsis

The two volumes of Maths for Chemists provide an excellent resource for all undergraduate chemistry students but are particularly focussed on the needs of students who may not have studied mathematics beyond GCSE level (or equivalent). The texts are introductory in nature and adopt a sympathetic approach for students who need support and understanding in working with the diverse mathematical tools required in a typical chemistry degree course. Maths for Chemists Volume II: Power Series, Complex Numbers and Linear Algebra builds on the foundations laid in Volume I, and goes on to develop more advanced material. The topics covered include: power series, which are used to formulate alternative representations of functions and are important in model building in chemistry; complex numbers and complex functions, which appear in quantum chemistry, spectroscopy and crystallography; matrices and determinants used in the solution of sets of simultaneous linear equations and in the representation of geometrical transformations used to describe molecular symmetry characteristics; and vectors which allow the description of directional properties of molecules. Ideal for the needs of undergraduate chemistry students, Tutorial Chemistry Texts is a major series consisting of short, single topic or modular texts concentrating on the fundamental areas of chemistry taught in undergraduate science courses. Each book provides a concise account of the basic principles underlying a given subject, embodying an independent-learning philosophy and including worked examples.

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Professor Abel is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Exeter.

Edition details

• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0854044957
• ISBN 13: 9780854044955
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 143
• Editor: Abel E W