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Quantum Mechanics 1: Foundations (Oxford Chemistry Primers),Used
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Quantum mechanics is of central importance in chemistry. To understand matter and its chemical transformations it is necessary to take a microscopic view connecting experimental observation to the properties of constituent molecules. However, at this microscopic level atoms and sub atomic particles do not obey the classical laws of mechanics that pertain to the everyday macroscopic world. They obey the laws of quantum mechanics. The aim of this book is to explain the fundamentals of quantum mechanics from the point of view of chemistry; to describe areas of chemistry where quantum mechanics is most important; and to show how quantum mechanics is applied to chemical problems. To this end, the book is divided into two parts: the first deals with the foundations of quantum mechanics (concentrating on exactly soluble problems and the reduction of complicated problems to simple foundations) and the second is a tool kit for applying quantum mechanics to chemical problems (thus concentrating on approximate methods). Although advanced mathematics has been kept to a minimum, the nature of the subject means a certain amount of mathematics is necessary and it is assumed the reader is familiar with a typical first year mathematics course. Quantum Mechanics is an intermediate level text aimed at second and third year undergraduates.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Quantum Mechanics 1: Foundations'? A: The book primarily focuses on explaining the fundamentals of quantum mechanics from a chemistry perspective, highlighting its importance in understanding matter and chemical transformations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Quantum Mechanics 1: Foundations' is N. J. B. Green.
- Q: What level of mathematics is required to understand this book? A: A familiarity with a typical first-year mathematics course is assumed, although advanced mathematics is kept to a minimum.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in quantum mechanics? A: No, this book is aimed at intermediate-level readers, specifically second and third-year undergraduates.
- Q: How is the content of the book structured? A: The book is divided into two parts: the first part covers the foundations of quantum mechanics, while the second part serves as a toolkit for applying quantum mechanics to chemical problems.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Quantum Mechanics 1: Foundations' published? A: The book was published on November 27, 1997.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 96 pages.
- Q: What topics in chemistry does the book address using quantum mechanics? A: The book describes areas of chemistry where quantum mechanics is crucial, showing how it can be applied to solve chemical problems.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.