<strong>Ideas of Quantum Chemistry</strong> shows how quantum mechanics is applied to chemistryto give it a theoretical foundation. The structure of the book a ... » 

Ideas of Quantum Chemistry shows how quantum mechanics is applied to chemistryto give it a theoretical foundation. The structure of the book a TREEformemphasizes the logical relationships between various topics facts and methods.It shows the reader which parts of the text are needed for understandingspecific aspects of the subject matter. Interspersed throughout the text areshort biographies of key scientists and their contributions to the developmentof the field.Ideas of Quantum Chemistry has both textbook and scientific reference workaspects. Like a textbook the material is organized into digestable sectionswith each chapter following the same structure. It answers frequently askedquestions. The most important conclusions and the essential mathematicalformulae are highlighted in the text.In its reference aspects it has a broader range than traditional quantumchemistry books and reviews virtually all of the pertinent literature. The bookis as such useful both for beginners as well as for specialists in advancedtopics of quantum chemistry.The book is supplemented by an appendix on the Internet. Presents the widest range of quantum chemical problems covered in one book Unique structure allows material to be tailored to the specific needs of thereader Informal language facilitates the understanding of difficult topics «