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Record Nr.

UNINA9910777320403321

Autore

Iachello F

Titolo

Algebraic theory of molecules [[electronic resource] /] / F. Iachello, R.D. Levine

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Oxford University Press, 1995

ISBN

0-19-756041-5

1-280-76023-0

9786610760237

0-19-535973-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (262 p.)

Collana

Topics in physical chemistry

Altri autori (Persone)

LevineRaphael D

Disciplina

539/.6

Soggetti

Molecular dynamics - Mathematics

Molecular spectroscopy - Mathematics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Previously issued in print: 1995.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-237) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 The Wave Mechanics of Diatomic Molecules; Chapter 2 Summary of Elements of Algebraic Theory; Chapter 3 Mechanics of Molecules; Chapter 4 Three-body Algebraic Theory; Chapter 5 Four-Body Algebraic Theory; Chapter 6 Many-Body Algebraic Theory; Chapter 7 Classical Limit and Coordinate Representation; Chapter 8 Prologue to the Future; APPENDIX A: Properties of Lie Algebras; APPENDIX B: Coupling of Algebras; APPENDIX C: Hamiltonian Parameters; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Presenting a fresh look at the mathematics of wave functions that provide the theoretical underpinnings for molecular spectroscopy, this book demonstrates the advantages of algebraic theory over the conventional geometric methods. This new approach has important implications for modern spectroscopy. Many examples are given to show comparisons of the two methods, and the relationship of the new method to current experiments.