512 Pages
60 B/W Illustrations
by
Taylor & Francis
352 Pages
by
Taylor & Francis
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This is a new undergraduate textbook on physical chemistry by Horia Metiu published as four separate paperback volumes. These four volumes on physical chemistry combine a clear and thorough presentation of the theoretical and mathematical aspects of the subject with examples and applications drawn from current industrial and academic research. By using the computer to solve problems that include... Read more
1. Why Quantum Mechanics?
2. Dynamical Variables and Operators
3. The Eigenvalue Problem
4. What Do We Measure When We Study Quantum Systems?
5. Some Results are Certain, Most are Just Probable
6. The Physical Interpretation of the Wave Function
7. Tunneling
8. Particle in a Box
9. Light Emission and Absorption: the Phenomena
10. Light Emission and Absorption: Einstein's Phenomenological Theory
11. Light Absorption: A Result of Quantum Theory
12. Light Emission and Absorption by a Particle in a Box and a Harmonic Oscillator
13. Two-Particle Systems
14. Angular Momentum
15. Two-Particle Systems: the Radial and Angular Schrödinger Equations
16. The Energy Eigenstates of a Diatomic Molecule
17. Diatomic Molecule: Its Spectroscopy
18. Hydrogen Atom: the Eigenstates
19. The Spin of the Electron and its Role in Spectroscopy
20. The Hydrogen Molecule
21. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Electron Spin Resonance
Appendices 1-2
2. Dynamical Variables and Operators
3. The Eigenvalue Problem
4. What Do We Measure When We Study Quantum Systems?
5. Some Results are Certain, Most are Just Probable
6. The Physical Interpretation of the Wave Function
7. Tunneling
8. Particle in a Box
9. Light Emission and Absorption: the Phenomena
10. Light Emission and Absorption: Einstein's Phenomenological Theory
11. Light Absorption: A Result of Quantum Theory
12. Light Emission and Absorption by a Particle in a Box and a Harmonic Oscillator
13. Two-Particle Systems
14. Angular Momentum
15. Two-Particle Systems: the Radial and Angular Schrödinger Equations
16. The Energy Eigenstates of a Diatomic Molecule
17. Diatomic Molecule: Its Spectroscopy
18. Hydrogen Atom: the Eigenstates
19. The Spin of the Electron and its Role in Spectroscopy
20. The Hydrogen Molecule
21. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Electron Spin Resonance
Appendices 1-2
Biography
Horia Metiu
Horia Metiu has created a significant set of volumes on undergraduate physical chemistry. The integration of Mathematica and Mathcad workbooks into the four texts provides instructors with an attractive new option in teaching. Metiua's writing style is folksy and the graphics minimal, a refreshing approach¦.Taken as a whole, the four volumes on physical chemistry by Metiu are impressive, particularly Thermodynamics and Quantum Mechanics¦.Without a doubt, the four textbooks provide essential materials of great utility to physical chemistry instructors. The bottom line is that the set of four volumes is a must have-a keeper- as a novel resource or invaluable classroom tool.Journal of Chemical Education
February 2008, Vol. 85, No. 2, p. 206
