Semiclassical mechanics with molecular applications / by M.S. Child.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Child, M. S.

Series:

International series of monographs on chemistry ; 25.

International series of monographs on chemistry ; 25

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Molecular spectroscopy.

Quantum chemistry.

Physical Description:

x, 417 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, [1991]

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [397]-407) and indexes.

ISBN:

0198556543 :

OCLC:

23080057