Algebraic theory of molecules / F. Iachello, R.D. Levine.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Iachello, F.

Contributor:

Levine, Raphael D.

Series:

Topics in physical chemistry series.

Topics in physical chemistry

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Molecular dynamics--Mathematics.

Molecular dynamics.

Molecular spectroscopy--Mathematics.

Molecular spectroscopy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (262 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 1995.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Presenting a fresh look at the mathematics of wave functions that provide the theoretical underpinnings for molecular spectroscopy, this book demonstrates the advantages of algebraic theory over the conventional geometric methods. This new approach has important implications for modern spectroscopy. Many examples are given to show comparisons of the two methods, and the relationship of the new method to current experiments.

Contents:

Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 The Wave Mechanics of Diatomic Molecules; Chapter 2 Summary of Elements of Algebraic Theory; Chapter 3 Mechanics of Molecules; Chapter 4 Three-body Algebraic Theory; Chapter 5 Four-Body Algebraic Theory; Chapter 6 Many-Body Algebraic Theory; Chapter 7 Classical Limit and Coordinate Representation; Chapter 8 Prologue to the Future; APPENDIX A: Properties of Lie Algebras; APPENDIX B: Coupling of Algebras; APPENDIX C: Hamiltonian Parameters; References; Index

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 1995.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-237) and index.

ISBN:

0-19-756041-5

1-280-76023-0

9786610760237

0-19-535973-9

OCLC:

666991710