Research Catalog

Title

Fundamentals of molecular symmetry / Philip R. Bunker, Per Jensen.

Author

Bunker, Philip R.

Publication

Bristol ; Philadelphia : Institute of Physics, c2005.

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Additional Authors

Jensen, Per, 1956-

Description

xiii, 358 p. : ill.; 24 cm.

Summary

"An introductory description of molecular spectroscopy and quantum mechanics is given in order that the book be self-contained in describing how molecular symmetry is to be understood and used. The book is suitable for both undergraduates and research students in molecular science."--Jacket.

Series Statement

Series in chemical physics

Uniform Title

Series in chemical physics.

Subject

• Group theory
• Molecular theory
• Symmetry (Physics)

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 352-353) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Part 1 Spectroscopy and the quantum states of molecules. Molecular spectroscopy -- Quantum mechanics -- Electronic states -- Vibrational states -- Rotational states. Part 2 Symmetry and symmetry groups. Geometrical symmetry -- The symmetry of the Hamiltonian -- The symmetry groups of rigid molecules. Part 3 Applications of symmetry. Nuclear spin, statistical weights and hyperfine structure -- The symmetry of electronic wavefunctions -- The symmetry of rotation-vibration wavefunctions -- Symmetry selection rules for optical transitions -- The symmetry groups of non-rigid molecules. Part 4 Other symmetries and symmetry violation. Other symmetries -- Symmetry violation -- Answers to selected problems -- Character tables.

ISBN

0750309415 (pbk.)

OCLC

56807393

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library