MOLECULAR QUANTUM MECHANICS 4/E 4th Edition  (English, Paperback, Ronald Friedman, Peter Atkins)

Quantum mechanics embraces the behavior of all known forms of matter, including the atoms and molecules from which we, and all living organisms, are composed. Molecular Quantum Mechanics leads us through this absorbing yet challenging subject, unraveling those fundamental physical principles which explain how all matter behaves.

With the clarity of exposition and rich pedagogy which have established the book as a leading text in the field, Molecular Quantum Mechanics takes us from the foundations of quantum mechanics, through quantum models of atomic, molecular, and electronic structure, and on to discussions of spectroscopy, and the electronic and magnetic properties of molecules. Lucid explanations and illuminating artworks help to visualize the many abstract concepts upon which the subject is built.Fully updated to reflect the latest advances in computational techniques, and enhanced with more mathematical support and worked examples than ever before, Molecular Quantum Mechanics remains the ultimate resource for those wishing to master this important subject.

Salient Features

1. Presents a conceptually challenging subject with the clarity and lucidity for which Peter Atkins is renowned
2. Carefully structured explanations and rich pedagogy result in an authoritative and rigorous text which delves deep into the subject without compromising the ease of understanding
3. Many illuminating figures, and attractive two color text design, perfectly complement the articulate prose, and place emphasis on the visualization of often abstract material
4. Includes many worked examples and end of chapter exercises to enhance the student's learning experience
5. Includes coverage of the electric and magnetic properties of molecules, which is rarely included in other texts at this level
6. Online Resource Center, featuring: - Illustrations available to download - Solutions manual available to download [instructors only]