Semiclassical Mechanics with Molecular Applications (International Series of Monographs on Chemistry) [Hardcover]

M. S. Child (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 7, 1991 | ISBN-10: 0198556543 | ISBN-13: 978-0198556541 | Edition: First Edition

Semiclassical mechanics relates Newton's classical theory to modern quantum mechanics in a manner designed for the interpretation of the most recent experimental evidence. The theory is physically intuitive and computationally accurate, and is particularly powerful for large quantum numbers - hence it has special reference to atomic, nuclear, and molecular physics. It also proves to be remarkably accurate even for the lowest quantum states. This book gives a comprehensive account of the application of the theory to molecular systems, with particular attention paid to the problems of non-separability. Spectroscopy is addressed in addition to collision theory. Although it is primarily a research monograph, the inclusion of problems at the end of each chapter makes this book equally applicable as a graduate text.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; First Edition edition (November 7, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198556543
• ISBN-13: 978-0198556541
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,388,590 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Chemistry > Molecular Chemistry
  • #91 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Chemistry > Physical & Theoretical > Quantum Chemistry

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