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Molecular Physics and Elements of Quantum Chemistry

Introduction to Experiments and Theory

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  • © 2004

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Authors:
  1. Hermann Haken

    1. Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

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  2. Hans Christoph Wolf

    1. Physikalisches Institut, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

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  • Comprehensive overview
  • Theoretical combined with experimental approach
  • New topics at the forefront of science: Experiments with molecules, molecular electronics
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Advanced Texts in Physics (ADTP)

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Table of contents (22 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages N2-XXI
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  2. Introduction

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 1-8

  3. Mechanical Properties of Molecules, Their Size and Mass

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 9-25

  4. Molecules in Electric and Magnetic Fields

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 27-49

  5. Introduction to the Theory of Chemical Bonding

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 51-88

  6. Symmetries and Symmetry Operations: A First Overview

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 89-105

  7. Symmetries and Symmetry Operations. A Systematic Approach

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 107-145

  8. The Multi-Electron Problem in Molecular Physics and Quantum Chemistry

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 147-164

  9. Overview of Molecular Spectroscopy Techniques

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 165-170

  10. Rotational Spectroscopy

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 171-192

  11. Vibrational Spectroscopy

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 193-224

  12. The Quantum-Mechanical Treatment of Rotational and Vibrational Spectra

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 225-256

  13. Raman Spectra

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 257-273

  14. Electronic States

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 275-294

  15. The Electronic Spectra of Molecules

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 295-325

  16. Further Remarks on the Techniques of Molecular Spectroscopy

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 327-351

  17. The Interaction of Molecules with Light: Quantum-Mechanical Treatment

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 353-386

  18. Theoretical Treatment of the Raman Effect and the Elements of Nonlinear Optics

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 387-401

  19. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 403-439

  20. Electron Spin Resonance

    • Hermann Haken, Hans Christoph Wolf
    Pages 441-471
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About this book

Since the publication of the first edition of this book, there have been many im­ portant new developments in the field of molecular physics. The new methods and results which are most significant for students are treated extensively in this second edition. Among these are in particular single-molecule spectroscopy and the field of molecular electronics, which is in a stage of rapid development, including the areas of electroluminescence and organic light-emitting diodes. In addition, we have ex­ tended and corrected the earlier material in a number of places. We have also included exercises in this new edition; they will allow students to deepen their understanding and offer a basis for further individual study. The complete solutions to the exercises can be found on the Internet under www. springeronline. com/3-540-40792-S. We are grateful to Mr. C. -D. Bachem and Dr. Th. Schneider of the Springer­ Verlag for their continuous and very agreeable cooperation during the preparation of the book. We thank our colleague Prof. W. D. Brewer for his competent translation. Stuttgart, February 2004 H. Haken . H. C. Wolf Preface to the First Edition This textbook is intended for use by students of physics, physical chemistry, and theoretical chemistry. The reader is presumed to have a basic knowledge of atomic and quantum physics at the level provided, for example, by the first few chapters in our book The Physics of Atoms and Quanta.

Reviews

From the reviews:

"The presentation is self-contained and logical, often with excellent illustrations chosen with care ... The perspective is fresh and well suited to the current interest in materials science ... I recommend the book and have used it as independent reading for our majors in physical chemistry."

Zoltàn Géza Soos, Physics Today, 2/1997

From the reviews of the second edition:

"The present textbook concerns itself with two inseparably connected themes: chemical bonding and the physical properties of molecules. … Each chapter ends with a set of problems … . The bibliography contains numerous and up to date references to the original literature. … I recommend this book unreservedly for its high pedagogical value, more specially to the students starting their Mater degree (1ère licence)." (Freddy Binon, Physicalia, Vol. 57 (3), 2005)

 

 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

    Hermann Haken

  • Physikalisches Institut, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

    Hans Christoph Wolf

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