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Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopic Approach
By: Amita Dua
Hardcover | 22 January 2026 | Edition Number 1
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622 Pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 3.33
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This book presents quantum mechanics through a systematic progression from classical atomic models to modern quantum theory. Beginning with foundational concepts, the text develops Schrodinger's equation and its applications to fundamental quantum systems. Mathematical rigor is balanced with physical interpretation throughout.
- Detailed derivations of quantum mechanical principles
- Comprehensive treatment of particle systems, rigid rotators, and harmonic oscillators
- In-depth analysis of hydrogen atom wavefunctions and multi-electron systems
- Applications to rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectroscopy
- Comparative presentation of Valence Bond and Molecular Orbital theories
Ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry and physics.
This title has been co-published with Manakin Press. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the print edition in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Chapter 1 Classical Mechanics
1.1 Dalton's Atomic Theory
1.2 What are Classical Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics?
1.3 J.J. Thomson Model of Atom
1.4 Rutherford's Nuclear Model of Atom — Discovery of Nucleus
1.5 Developments Leading to The Bohr Model of Atom
1.6 Bohr Model of Atom
1.7 Sommerfeld Theory or Bohr-Sommerfeld Theory
Chapter 2 Towards Quantum Mechanics
2.1 Reasons for The Failure of Classical Model of Atom or Bohr Model of Atom
2.2 Developments Leading to Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom
2.3 De-Broglie's Dual Nature of Matter
2.4 Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
Chapter 3 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
3.1 Necessity of Quantum Mechanics
3.2 Schrodinger Wave Equation
3.3 Derivation of Time Independent Schrodinger Wave Equation
3.4 Physical Significance of Wavefunction (?) and Probability Density (?²)
3.5 Concept of Atomic Orbital
3.6 Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom
3.7 Eigen Value and Eigen Wavefunction
3.8 Normalised, Orthogonal and Orthonormal Wavefunction
3.9 Operators
3.10 Postulates of Quantum Mechanics
3.11 Derivation of Time Independent Schrodinger Wave Equation on The Basis of Postulates of Quantum Mechanics
3.12 Steady State Schrodinger Wave Equation
Chapter 4 Particle in a Box: Quantisation of Translational Energy
4.1 Application of Postulates of Quantum Mechanics to Simple System
4.2 Operation of Quantum Mechanics
4.3 Introduction to Translational Motion of a Particle
4.4 Particle in One Dimensional Box: Quantisation of Translational Energy
4.5 Particle in Two-dimensional
4.6 Particle in Three Dimensional Box
4.7 Free Particle
Chapter 5 Rigid Rotator and Rotational Spectra
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Classical Treatment of Rigid Rotator
5.3 Quantum Mechanical Treatment: Schrodinger Wave Equation for Rigid Rotator
5.4 Wavefunction of Rigid Rotator
5.5 Rotational Energy of the Rigid Rotator
5.6 Rotational Energy Levels
5.7 Rotational Selection Rules
5.8 Rotational Spectra of Rigid Diatomic Molecule
5.9 Microwave Active Molecules or Types of Molecules Showing Rotational Spectra
5.10 Parameters Calculated from Rotational Spectra
5.11 Isotopic Effect
5.12 Application of Microwave Radiation: Microwave Oven
Chapter 6 Linear Harmonic Oscillator and Vibrational Spectra
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Classical Treatment of Linear Harmonic Oscillator
6.3 Quantum Mechanical Treatment: Schrodinger Wave Equation for Linear Harmonic Oscillator
6.4 Solution of Schrodinger Wave Equation: Vibrational Energy and Wavefunction of The Linear Harmonic Oscillator
6.5 Wavefunction Plots for Linear Harmonic Oscillator
6.6 Probability Plots for Linear Harmonic Oscillator
6.7 Symmetry of The Vibrational Wavefunction
6.8 Calculation of Properties of Linear Harmonic Oscillator
6.9 Orthonormal Sets of Wavefunction
6.10 Virial Theorem
6.11 Vibrational Energy and Zero Point Energy for Linear Harmonic Oscillator
6.12 Vibrational Selection Rule
6.13 Vibrational Spectra of Linear Harmonic Oscillator
6.14 Infrared Active Molecules or Types of Molecules Showing Vibrational Spectra
Chapter 7 "Hydrogen Atom": Quantisation of Electronic Energy
7.1 Necessity of Replacing Bohr Theory
7.2 Setting of Schrodinger Equation for Hydrogen Atom
7.3 Quantum Numbers
7.4 Degenerate and Non-degenerate Orbitals
7.5 Degeneracy of Energy Levels
7.6 Wavefunction of The Hydrogen Atom
7.7 Calculation of Properties of Hydrogen Atom
7.8 Magnetic Properties: Angular Momentum and Magnetic Moment
7.9 Spin-Orbit Coupling and Term Symbols
Chapter 8 Electronic Spectroscopy
8.1 Introduction
8.2 The Born-Oppenheimer Approximation for Electronic Spectra
8.3 Frank Codon Principle
8.4 Application of Electronic Spectroscopy to Organic Molecules
8.5 Electronic Excited State: Signlet and Triplet
8.6 Transition Dipole Moment
8.7 Selection Rules
8.8 Vibronic Coupling
8.9 Consequences of Light Absorption: The Jablonski Diagram
Chapter 9 Multielectron System and Approximate Methods
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Pertubation Method
9.3 Variation Method
9.4 Self-Consistent Field Method
Chapter 10 Chemical Bonding
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Born-Oppenheimer Approximation
10.3 Approximate Methods to Solve Schrodinger
10.4 Approximation of Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals: LCAO-MO Treatment
10.5 LCAO-MO Treatment of Hydrogen Molecule Ion (H2?)
10.6 Hydrogen Molecule: Qualitative Treatment
10.7 LCAO-MO Treatment of Hydrogen Molecule
10.8 Valence Bond Treatment (VBT) of Hydrogen Molecule
10.9 Comparison of VBT and MOT
10.10 LCAO-MO Treatment of Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules
10.11 LCAO-MO Treatment of Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules
10.12 LCAO-MO Treatment of Triatomic Molecules
Index
ISBN: 9781041206842
ISBN-10: 1041206844
Available: 22nd January 2026
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 622
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.33
Weight (kg): 1.04
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