| Description |
xv, 319 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Complementary science series |
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Complementary science series.
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| Contents |
1. Atoms and photons -- 2. Waves and particles -- 3. Quantum mechanics of some simple systems -- 4. Principles of quantum mechanics -- 5. The harmonic oscillator -- 6. Angular momentum -- 7. The hydrogen atom and atomic orbitals -- 8. Helium atom -- 9. Atomic structure and the periodic law -- 10. The chemical bond -- 11. Molecular orbital theory I : diatomic molecules -- 12. Molecular orbital theory II : polyatomic molecules and solids -- 13. Molecular symmetry -- 14. Molecular spectroscopy -- 15. Nuclear magnetic resonance -- 16. Wonders of the quantum world |
| Summary |
"This book provides an up-to-date introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics for undergraduates and first-year graduate students in chemistry, materials science, biology, and related fields. The presentation of quantum mechanics in broadly based to make it pertinent as well to students in materials science, biology and related fields."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-289) and index |
| Subject |
Quantum theory.
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Quantum chemistry.
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Quantum biochemistry.
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| LC no. |
2004002158 |
| ISBN |
0121060519 paperback alkaline paper |
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