Introduction To The Quantum World Of Atoms And Molecules - Hardcover

Dahl, Jens Peder

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9810245653 ISBN 13: 9789810245658

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

This invaluable book provides a balanced and integrated introduction to the quantum world of atoms and molecules. The underlying basis of quantum mechanics is carefully developed, with respect for the historical tradition and from a molecular angle. The fundamental concepts in the theory of atomic and molecular structure are thoroughly discussed, as are the central techniques needed in quantum-chemical applications. Special attention is paid to exposing and clarifying the common ground of Hartree-Fock theory and density-functional theory. Throughout the text, the discussion is pedagogically obliging and aims at simplicity and mathematical clarity, while avoiding the use of advanced mathematics. End-of-chapter problems supplement the main text.

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It has all the signs of a good set of lectures … --Progress in Quantum Electronics

The book is mathematically rigorous and the author has made a real effort to make what can be a difficult subject straightforward to understand. The mathematical parts are clearly presented with sufficiently detailed steps to maintain the flow, but also to make it understandable … it would make an excellent source book for the library or for the book shelves of anyone teaching a course on quantum mechanics. --Contemporary Physics

Edition details

• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9810245653
• ISBN 13: 9789810245658
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 476