Fundamentals of Quantum Mehanics, Third Edition is an accessible and detailed introduction to quantum mechanics and its applications in chemistry and physics. All required math is clearly explained, including intermediate steps in derivations, and a clear but concise review of the math is included in the text at appropriate points. Most of the elementary quantum mechanical models-including particles in boxes, rigid rotor, harmonic oscillator, barrier penetration, and hydrogen atom-are fully presented. Applications of these models to selected real world? topics are included. This new edition includes many new topics, such as lasers, band theory, and heat capacity of solids, spectroscopy of molecules and complexes, including applications to ligand fields, and small molecules of astrophysical interest. Clear, accessible style makes the content appropriate for professional researchers and students alikePresents results of quantum mechanical calculations that can be performed with readily available softwareExceptionally clear discussions of spin-orbit coupling and group theory, and comprehensive coverage of barrier penetration (quantum mechanical tunneling) that touches upon hot topics such as superconductivity and scanning tunneling microscopy INDICE: 1. Origins of Quantum Theory 2. The Methods of Quantum Mechanics 3. Particles in Boxes 4. The Hydrogen Atom 5. Structure and Properties of More Complex Atoms 6. Vibrations and the Harmonic Oscillator 7. Molecular Rotation and Spectroscopy 8. Bonding and Properties of Diatomic Molecules 9. Hückel Molecular Orbital Calculations 10. Molecular Structure and Symmetry11. Molecular Spectroscopy12. Spectroscopy of Metal Complexes13. Barrier Penetration 14. More Complete Molecular Orbital Methods
- ISBN: 978-0-12-809242-2
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 312
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2017
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés