{"product_id":"introduction-to-quantum-mechanics-in-chemistry-materials-science-and-biology-paperback-9780121060510","title":"Introduction to Quantum Mechanics; in Chemistry, Materials Science, and Biology (Paperback \/ softback) 9780121060510","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIntroduction to Quantum Mechanics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ein Chemistry, Materials Science, and Biology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn up-to-date, comprehensive introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSy M. Blinder (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780121060510, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 1 July 2004\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e319 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.1 x 2.1 cm, 0.6 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Professor Blinder is highly respected and is confirmed by his production of a very good book... Blinder's book has a freshness, a modern approach and is very readable.\" \u003cb\u003e--Neil R. Kestner, Louisiana State University\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I like the book very much. It is clearly written, in a style that should be appealing to students. The figures are especially good, and well chosen to illustrate important concepts that are often discussed without illustration...I found the explanations in the main text to be excellent...I would strongly recommend the book .\" \u003cb\u003e--Doug Doren, University of Delaware\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...This is an excellent book to use to introduce Quantum Mechanics to the desired audience...The organisation and style of the book are such that a student would find it easy to read and follow the physical, chemical and mathematical principles under discussion.\" \u003cb\u003e--Jim McTavish, Liverpool John Moores University\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Introduction to Quantum Mechanics is probably suited as a graduate text for students outside chemistry who need to understand quantum mechanics without undertaking a full year of physical chemistry. In addition to mastering the mechanics, lucky readers of this book will explore the fascinating philosophical and metaphysical implications launched into popular culture the word, quantum.\" \u003cb\u003e--Kevin. M. Dunn, Hampden-Sydney College, VA, USA, JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION, Vol. 82, No. 3, 2005\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Quantum Mechanics\u003c\/i\u003e provides a lucid, up-to-date introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics at the level of undergraduates and first-year graduate students in chemistry, materials science, biology and related fields. It shows how the fundamental concepts of quantum theory arose from classic experiments in physics and chemistry, and presents the quantum-mechanical foundations of modern techniques including molecular spectroscopy, lasers and NMR.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBlinder also discusses recent conceptual developments in quantum theory, including Schrödinger's Cat, the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen experiment, Bell's theorem and quantum computing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e1. Atoms and Photons\u003cbr\u003e2. Waves and Particles\u003cbr\u003e3. Simple Systems\u003cbr\u003e4. Principles of Quantum Mechanics\u003cbr\u003e5. Harmonic Oscillator\u003cbr\u003e6. Angular Momentum\u003cbr\u003e7. Hydrogen Atom\u003cbr\u003e8. Helium Atom\u003cbr\u003e9. Atomic Structure\u003cbr\u003e10. The Chemical Bond\u003cbr\u003e11. Diatomic Molecule Orbitals\u003cbr\u003e12. Polyatomic Molecules\u003cbr\u003e13. Molecular Symmetry\u003cbr\u003e14. Molecular Spectroscopy\u003cbr\u003e15. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance\u003cbr\u003e16. Wonders of the Quantum World\u003cbr\u003eSuggested References\u003cbr\u003eAnswers to Exercises\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Physical chemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physical chemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physical%20chemistry%20%5BPNR%5D%22\"\u003ePNR\u003c\/a\u003e], Quantum physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Quantum physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Quantum%20physics%20%5Bquantum%20mechanics%20\u0026amp;%20quantum%20field%20theory%5D%20%5BPHQ%5D%22\"\u003equantum mechanics \u0026amp; quantum field theory PHQ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Academic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648965202200,"sku":"9780121060510","price":34.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780121060510_4b0fd157-6483-4446-a1e2-b0e21b9ec2e2.jpg?v=1695006642","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/introduction-to-quantum-mechanics-in-chemistry-materials-science-and-biology-paperback-9780121060510","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}