Quantum Chemistry. An Introduction

Content: 
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Preface, Pages v-vii
Suggested Plan of Study, Page viii
Chapter 1 - Introduction, Pages 1-10
Chapter 2 - Some Basic Mathematical Concepts, Pages 13-50
Chapter 3 - The Classical Theory of Vibrations I Some Typical Vibrating Systems, Pages 51-108
Chapter 4 - The Classical Theory of Vibrations II Approximate Methods for Complex Systems, Pages 109-150
Chapter 5 - The Schroedinger Formulation of Quantum Mechanics, Pages 153-178
Chapter 6 - Some Solutions of the Steady State Schroedinger Equation, Pages 179-234
Chapter 7 - The Uncertainty Relations, Pages 235-246
Chapter 8 - Angular Momentum in Quantum Mechanics, Pages 247-270
Chapter 9 - Atomic Structure I Hydrogen, Helium, and Electron Spin, Pages 273-321
Chapter 10 - Atomic Structure II Elements other than Hydrogen and Helium, Pages 322-371
Chapter 11 - Molecules and the Chemical Bond I The First Approximation, Pages 375-432
Chapter 12 - Molecules and the Chemical Bond II Difficulties in Developing Satisfactory Quantitative Theories, Pages 433-502
Chapter 13 - Van der Waals Forces, Pages 503-517
Chapter 14 - Time-Dependent Processes, Pages 521-545
Chapter 15 - The Interactions of Matter with Light I The Classical Electron Theory of Optics, Pages 546-636
Chapter 16 - The Interactions of Matter with Light II Quantum Mechanical Aspects, Pages 637-725
I - Atomic Units, Page 729
II. - Conversion Factors for Energy Units, Page 730
III. - Hydrogen Atom Wave Functions, Pages 730-731
Index to Symbols, Pages 732-733
Subject Index, Pages 734-744