Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics, Third Edition is a clear 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 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, hydrogen atom—are clearly and completely presented. Applications of these models to selected “real world topics are also included.
This new edition includes many new topics such as band theory and heat capacity of solids, spectroscopy of molecules and complexes (including applications to ligand field theory), and small molecules of astrophysical interest.
1. Cover image - p. iv 2. Title page - p. iv 3. Table of Contents - p. iv 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Preface - p. ix 6. Chapter 1: Origins of Quantum Theory - p. x 7. Chapter 2: The Methods of Quantum Mechanics - p. 22 8. Chapter 3: Particles in Boxes - p. 37 9. Chapter 4: The Hydrogen Atom - p. 55 10. Chapter 5: Structure and Properties of More Complex Atoms - p. 76 11. Chapter 6: Vibrations and the Harmonic Oscillator - p. 99 12. Chapter 7: Molecular Rotation and Spectroscopy - p. 135 13. Chapter 8: Bonding and Properties of Diatomic Molecules - p. 158 14. Chapter 9: The Hückel Molecular Orbital Method - p. 194 15. Chapter 10: Molecular Structure and Symmetry - p. 230 16. Chapter 11: Molecular Spectroscopy - p. 269 17. Chapter 12: Spectroscopy of Metal Complexes - p. 296 18. Chapter 13: Barrier Penetration - p. 314 19. Chapter 14: Comments on Computational Methods - p. 334 20. References for Further Reading - p. 349 21. Answers to Selected Problems - p. 351 22. Index - p. 355
Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics, Third Edition is a clear 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 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, hydrogen atom—are clearly and completely presented. Applications of these models to selected “real world topics are also included.
This new edition includes many new topics such as band theory and heat capacity of solids, spectroscopy of molecules and complexes (including applications to ligand field theory), and small molecules of astrophysical interest.
1. Cover image - p. iv 2. Title page - p. iv 3. Table of Contents - p. iv 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Preface - p. ix 6. Chapter 1: Origins of Quantum Theory - p. x 7. Chapter 2: The Methods of Quantum Mechanics - p. 22 8. Chapter 3: Particles in Boxes - p. 37 9. Chapter 4: The Hydrogen Atom - p. 55 10. Chapter 5: Structure and Properties of More Complex Atoms - p. 76 11. Chapter 6: Vibrations and the Harmonic Oscillator - p. 99 12. Chapter 7: Molecular Rotation and Spectroscopy - p. 135 13. Chapter 8: Bonding and Properties of Diatomic Molecules - p. 158 14. Chapter 9: The Hückel Molecular Orbital Method - p. 194 15. Chapter 10: Molecular Structure and Symmetry - p. 230 16. Chapter 11: Molecular Spectroscopy - p. 269 17. Chapter 12: Spectroscopy of Metal Complexes - p. 296 18. Chapter 13: Barrier Penetration - p. 314 19. Chapter 14: Comments on Computational Methods - p. 334 20. References for Further Reading - p. 349 21. Answers to Selected Problems - p. 351 22. Index - p. 355
