Symmetry and Spectroscopy: An Introduction to Vibrational and Electronic Spectroscopy (Dover Books on Chemistry) [Paperback]

Daniel C. Harris (Author), Michael D. Bertolucci (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1989 | ISBN-10: 048666144X | ISBN-13: 978-0486661445

Informal, effective undergraduate-level text introduces vibrational and electronic spectroscopy, presenting applications of group theory to the interpretation of UV, visible, and infrared spectra without assuming a high level of background knowledge. 200 problems with solutions. Numerous illustrations. "A uniform and consistent treatment of the subject matter." — Journal of Chemical Education.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (November 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 048666144X
• ISBN-13: 978-0486661445
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Overview of Spectroscopy for Undergrads & Grads, February 15, 1999

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This review is from: Symmetry and Spectroscopy: An Introduction to Vibrational and Electronic Spectroscopy (Dover Books on Chemistry) (Paperback)

Harris and Bertolucci have written an excellent overview of general spectroscopy theory, appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate students. As a chemist, I found it very helpful as I took introductory quantum mechanics in graduate school and later used it as a practical guide to interpreting and understanding infrared spectra as a graduate student.

For the price, this is one of the best bargains available to students. Consider other Dover publications for great prices as well.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for beginners, February 6, 2005

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Hrishikesh S. Shende (AZ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Symmetry and Spectroscopy: An Introduction to Vibrational and Electronic Spectroscopy (Dover Books on Chemistry) (Paperback)

This is the best book for those who dont have or dont remember any quantum mechanics background. The language is very simple to understand for non english speakers. A good book with low price for personal liabrary.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting little cookie of a book..., November 16, 2000

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Les Kismartoni (Park Ridge, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Symmetry and Spectroscopy: An Introduction to Vibrational and Electronic Spectroscopy (Dover Books on Chemistry) (Paperback)

This is probably one of the most useful books that deals with the subject of Molecular symmetry and how it applies to the derivation of IR Spectra, Molecular Orbital Theory, and UV VIS spec. Some parts can be sparse (Term symbol section is a little confusing at first go) so it pays to have a good Quant. book next to you... Lots of problems that are all solved. Excellent reference for some basic QM problems as well... Perhaps the best thing about this book is the fact that it is not (expensive).... So if you have the dosh, then go for it and finally figure out Group Theory and how it relates to IR and everything else...