Advanced text on Jack Simons' book deals with the concepts and applications
of theoretical chemistry. It deals with foundational quantum mechanics, model
problems, and characterization of energy surfaces. The book also discusses the
practical tools and methods used in theoretical chemistry, like quantum
dynamics, statistical mechanics, and chemical dynamics. It primarily focuses on
the computational techniques that support both theoretical research in chemistry
and discuss topics such as electronic structure, chemical kinetics, relationship
between the theory and experimental data.
This lecture
note set deals with basic issues in theoretical chemistry, such as specific
gravity, chemical nomenclature, atomic structure, and chemical bonding. The set
focuses on fundamental concepts in molecular chemistry, such as chemical
equations, the periodic law, and behavior of gases. The purpose is to develop a
robust understanding of the core topics from which deeper study is pursued in
theoretical chemistry, serving as an introduction for students at all levels.
This is an all-inclusive PDF note on an introduction to quantum mechanics
in theoretical chemistry. Major concepts introduced are wave mechanics, quantum
dynamics, and angular momentum. The material under study includes approximation
methods and symmetry in quantum mechanics, which forms the key for molecular
behavior. The theory of chemical bonding, scattering theory, and relativistic
quantum mechanics were also considered. This note provides students with a
comprehensive exposure to the role that quantum mechanics plays in the
explanation of chemical phenomena and provides a foundation for more
sophisticated theoretical studies in chemistry.