Molecular Quantum Mechanic

Peter Atkins, Ronald Friedman

Fourth Edition

Quantum mechanics embraces the behaviour all known forms of matter, including the atoms and molecules from which we, and all living organisms, are composed. Molecular Quantum Mechanics leads us through this absorbing yet challenging subject, unravelling the fundamental physical principles that explain how all matter behaves.

With the clarity of exposition and rich pedagogy which have established the book as a leading text in the field, Molecular Quantum Mechanics takes us form the foundations of quantum mechanics, through quantum models of atomic, molecular, and electronic structure, and on to discussions of spectroscopy, the electronic and magnetic properties of molecules, and scattering theory. Lucid explanations and illuminating artwork help to visualize the many abstract concepts upon which the subject is built.

Fully updated to reflect the latest advances in computational techniques, and enhanced with more mathematical support and worked examples than ever before, Molecular Quantum Mechanics remains the ultimate resource for those wishing to master this important subject.

• Presents a conceptually challenging subject with the clarity and lucidity for which the authors are renowned.
• Carefully structured explanations and rich pedagogy result in an authoritative and rigorous text which delves deep into the subject without compromising the ease of understanding.
• Many custom-drawn illustrations complement the articulate prose, and place emphasis on the visualization of often abstract material.  
• Numerous worked examples and end of chapter exercises enhance the student's learning experience.

Peter Atkins, Professor of Chemistry, and Fellow of Lincoln College, University of Oxford, UK.

Ronald Friedman, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne, USA.