Blinder S. A Primer on Quantum Chemistry 2024

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A practical and accessible guide to the applications of quantum chemistry.
Quantum chemistry, the branch of physical chemistry which applies quantum mechanical principles to the study of chemical systems, has become an integral part of the study of matter. Concerned with understanding quantum effects at the atomic and molecular level, quantum chemistry underlies an immense range of modern technologies.
A Primer on Quantum Chemistry provides a lucid introduction to the difficult mathematical and conceptual foundations of this essential field. It incorporates Mathematica for operations in algebra and calculus, enabling readers to focus on the physical and chemical principles. It thereby equips students with the tools used by professional scientists in applications of quantum chemistry.
A Primer on Quantum Chemistry readers will also find:
Detailed treatment of subjects including the Schrödinger equation and many more.
Supplemental online material including problems, solutions, and details of Mathematica computations.
A carefully developed pedagogical approach that streamlines student progress through the subject.
A Primer on Quantum Chemistry is a must-own for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in chemistry, physics, and related subjects.
Mathematica
The Old Quantum Theory
The Schrödinger Equation
Quantum Mechanics of Some Simple Systems
Principles of Quantum Mechanics
The Harmonic Oscillator
Quantum Theory of Angular Momentum
Molecular Vibration and Rotation
The Hydrogen Atom
The Helium Atom
Atomic Structure and the Periodic Law
The Chemical Bond
Diatomic Molecules
Polyatomic Molecules and Solids
Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory
The Hartree-Fock Method
Density Functional Theory
Metaphysical Aspects of the Quantum Theory
Quantum Computers