A Programmed Introduction to Chemical Applications Alan Vincent provides a clear and well-structured introduction to symmetry and group theory. This study book focuses on the mathematical foundations needed to understand these concepts in chemistry. It is suitable for students who want to deepen their knowledge of symmetry and group theory.
The second edition includes extensive software and a new chapter on the projection operator method, with which normal mode vibrational states and normalized wavefunctions of molecular orbitals are calculated. The material is explained step by step with exercises that make the difficult mathematics accessible and emphasize the connection to chemical applications.
Features
- A program-focused textbook on symmetry and group theory
- New content on projection operators and the calculation of vibrational modes
- Practical exercises for a better understanding of group theory in chemistry
Product specifications
- Author: Alan Vincent (School of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kingston University, UK)
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication date: 2000-12-29
- Number of pages: 208
- ISBN: 9780471489399
- Theme: Groups and group theory
- BISAC: MATHEMATICS / Group Theory
About the author
Alan Vincent is affiliated with the School of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kingston University, UK.