Overview

This textbook introduces the molecular physics and quantum chemistry needed to understand the physical properties of molecules and their chemical bonds. It follows the authors' earlier textbook ""The Physics of Atoms and Quanta"" and presents both experimental and theoretical fundamentals for students in physics and physical and theoretical chemistry. The new edition treats new developments in areas such as high-resolution two-photon spectroscopy, ultrashort pulse spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, optical investigation of single molecules in condensed phase, electroluminescence, and light-emitting diodes.

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Author:   Hermann Haken ,  William D. Brewer ,  Hans Christoph Wolf
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Second Edition 2004
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   2.290kg
ISBN:  

9783540407928

ISBN 10:   3540407928
Pages:   596
Publication Date:   27 April 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 Mechanical Properties of Molecules, Their Size and Mass.- 3 Molecules in Electric and Magnetic Fields.- 4 Introduction to the Theory of Chemical Bonding.- 5 Symmetries and Symmetry Operations: A First Overview.- 6 Symmetries and Symmetry Operations. A Systematic Approach.- 7 The Multi-Electron Problem in Molecular Physics and Quantum Chemistry.- 8 Overview of Molecular Spectroscopy Techniques.- 9 Rotational Spectroscopy.- 10 Vibrational Spectroscopy.- 11 The Quantum-Mechanical Treatment of Rotational and Vibrational Spectra.- 12 Raman Spectra.- 13 Electronic States.- 14 The Electronic Spectra of Molecules.- 15 Further Remarks on the Techniques of Molecular Spectroscopy.- 16 The Interaction of Molecules with Light: Quantum-Mechanical Treatment.- 17 Theoretical Treatment of the Raman Effect and the Elements of Nonlinear Optics.- 18 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.- 19 Electron Spin Resonance.- 20 Macromolecules, Biomolecules, and Supermolecules.- 21 Experiments on and withSingle Molecules.- 22 Molecular Electronics and Other Applications.- A. 1 The Calculation of Expectation Values Using Wavefunctions Represented by Determinants.- A.l.l Calculation of Determinants.- A.1.2 Calculation of Expectation Values.- A.2 Calculation of the Density of Radiation.- Fundamental Constants of Atomic Physics (Inside Front Cover).- Energy Conversion Table (Inside Back Cover).

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From the reviews: <p> The presentation is self-contained and logical, often with excellent illustrations chosen with care ... The perspective is fresh and well suited to the current interest in materials science ... I recommend the book and have used it as independent reading for our majors in physical chemistry. <p>ZoltA n GA(c)za Soos, Physics Today, 2/1997 <p>From the reviews of the second edition: <p> The present textbook concerns itself with two inseparably connected themes: chemical bonding and the physical properties of molecules. a ] Each chapter ends with a set of problems a ] . The bibliography contains numerous and up to date references to the original literature. a ] I recommend this book unreservedly for its high pedagogical value, more specially to the students starting their Mater degree (1A]re licence). (Freddy Binon, Physicalia, Vol. 57 (3), 2005) <p>

From the reviews: The presentation is self-contained and logical, often with excellent illustrations chosen with care ... The perspective is fresh and well suited to the current interest in materials science ... I recommend the book and have used it as independent reading for our majors in physical chemistry. Zoltan Geza Soos, Physics Today, 2/1997 From the reviews of the second edition: The present textbook concerns itself with two inseparably connected themes: chemical bonding and the physical properties of molecules. ! Each chapter ends with a set of problems ! . The bibliography contains numerous and up to date references to the original literature. ! I recommend this book unreservedly for its high pedagogical value, more specially to the students starting their Mater degree (1ere licence). (Freddy Binon, Physicalia, Vol. 57 (3), 2005)

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