1st Edition

Quantum Chemistry Classical to Computational

By Amita Dua, Chayannika Singh Copyright 2025

    This book discusses major developments of quantum mechanics from classical to computational chemistry.

    The book is student and user friendly and includes exhaustive derivations, mathematical proofs, and theorems. A series of solved numerical have been added after each topic to have a better understanding of the subject. It will be helpful to Chemistry students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well for those appearing in various competitive examinations.

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    1. Classical Mechanics

    2. Towards Quantum Mechanics

    3. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

    4. Particle in a Box: Quantisation of Translational Energy

    5. Rigid Rotator: Quantisation of Rotational Energy

    6. Linear Harmonic Oscillator: Quantisation of Vibrational Energy

    7. “Hydrogen Atom”: Quantisation of Electronic Energy

    8. Multielectron System and Approximate Methods

    9. Chemical Bonding

    10. Hückel Molecular Orbital Theory

    11. Basics of Computational Chemistry

    Appendices

    Index

    Biography

    Amita Dua, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India

    Chayannika Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India