Quantum mechanics for chemists
Quantum Mechanics for Chemists is designed to provide chemistry undergraduates with a basic understanding of the principles of quantum mechanics. The text assumes some knowledge of chemical bonding and a familiarity with the qualitative aspects of molecular orbitals in molecules such as butadiene and benzene. Thus it is intended to follow a basic course in organic and/or inorganic chemistry. The approach is rather different from that adopted in most books on quantum chemistry in that the Schrdinger wave equation is introduced at a fairly late stage, after students have become familiar with the application of de Broglie-type wavefunctions to free particles and particles in a box. Likewise, the Hamiltonian operator and the concept of eigenfunctions and eigenvalues are not introduced until the last two chapters of the book, where approximate solutions to the wave equation for many-electron atoms and molecules are discussed. In this way, students receive a gradual introduction to the basic concepts of quantum mechanics. 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
1 online resource (vii, 184 pages) : illustrations
9781847551801, 9780854046072, 1847551807, 0854046070
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Particle-wave duality
Particle in a one-dimensional box
Uncertainty arising from the wave nature of matter
The one-dimensional Shrodinger wave equation and some of its applications
Rotational motion
The hydrogen atom
Further concepts in quantum mechanics and their application to many-electron atoms
The structure of molecules
Answers to problems
Electronic reproduction, Cambridge, England, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2008, Mode of access: World Wide Web, System requirements: Web browser, Title from title screen (viewed on Apr. 21, 2008), Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions
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