Ideas of Quantum Chemistry

Ideas of Quantum Chemistry shows how quantum mechanics is applied to chemistry. The structure of the book (a TREE-form) emphasizes the logical relationships between various topics, facts and methods. It is a reader who needs a specific understanding of the subject matter. Interspersed throughout the text are short biographies.

Ideas of Quantum Chemistry has both textbook and scientific reference work aspects. Like a textbook, the material follows the same structure. It answers frequently asked questions. The most important conclusions and the essential mathematical forms are highlighted in the text.
In its reference aspects, it has a broader range of traditional pertinent literature. The book is as useful for beginners as well as for specialists in quantum chemistry.

The book is supplemented by an appendix on the Internet: http://www.chem.uw.edu.pl/ideas/.

* Presents the spectrum of quantum chemical problems in one book
* Unique structure allows for the reader
* Informal language facilitates the understanding of difficult topics

1. The Magic of Quantum Mechanics
2. Schroedinger Equation
3. Beyond the Schroedinger Equation
4. Exact Solutions - our Beacons
5. Two Fundamental Approximate Methods
6. Separation of Electronic and Nuclear Motions
7. Motion of the Nuclei
8. Electronic Motion in the Mean Field: Atoms and Molecules
9. Electronic Motion in the Mean Field: Periodic Systems
10. Correlation of the Electronic Motions
11. Electronic Motion: Density Functional Theory
12. Molecule in Electric or Magnetic Fields
13. Intermolecular Interactions
14. Intermolecular Motion of Nuclei And Electrons: Chemical Reactions
15. Information Processing - Mission of Chemistry
Appendices