Quanta: A Handbook of Concepts

2. Auflage 1991
ISBN: 978-0-19-855573-5
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 440 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 163 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 895 g

Quanta provides a non-mathematical and highly visual account of the concepts of quantum mechanics widely encountered in chemistry and related disciplines. Entries - ordered alphabetically - range in length from one paragraph to several pages, and describe the physical significance of each topic with simplicity and precision. Each entry is extensively cross-referenced and ends with a guide to sources of further information.

This exciting new work continues the tradition of the first edition, which quickly established itself among students and teachers as a rich source of clear, concise explanations of quantum concepts. The text has been completely rewritten: all topics have been brought up to date, and there are many more illustrations and numerous new entries. The book will be invaluable to students for its brief non-mathematical summaries of key concepts, to instructors as a source of explanations, illustrations, and references, and to all practising scientists searching for an interesting, accessible account of any aspect of quantum chemistry.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Atkins, P. W.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Quantenoptik, Nichtlineare Optik, Laserphysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Concepts listed alphabetically (from ab initio to zero-point energy); Bibliography; Index.