- This revised text clearly presents basic quantum mechanics for students in chemistry
- Separate sections treat needed mathematical techniques. Presents complete mathematical details of derivations
- Contains applications of quantum mechanics to a broad range of problems in spectroscopy and molecular structure
New in this Edition:
- A new chapter on molecular orbital calculations (extended Hückel and self-consistent field)
- A significant number of additional figures and improvements to existing figures
- New exercises, plus answers for selected problems
- Now includes the photoelectric effect, the perturbation treatment of the helium atom, orbital symmetry and chemical reactions, and molecular term symbols
- Careful and extensive edits throughout the text improve clarity and correct minor errors