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Statistical Thermodynamics introduces quantum mechanics at a level appropriate for mechanical or aerospace engineering students. The Schrodinger wave equation is derived and simple solutions that illustrate atomic and molecular structural behaviour are obtained using a postulatory approach that describes the steps to be taken. More realistic behaviour, as well as modern quantum chemistry numerical solution methods for solving the wave equation, are also investigated.
Syllabus :
1. Introduction to quantum mechanics
- Quantum Mechanics and the Structure of Matter
- A Short History of Quantum Mechanics
- The Postulates of Quantum Mechanics
- The Stationary Wave Equation
2. Simple Solutions of the Wave Equation
- The Particle in a Box
- Internal Motion: Radial and Angular Motion
- The Hydrogenic Atom
- The Diatomic Molecule
3. Real Atomic and Molecular Behavior
- Real Atoms
- The Pauli Exclusion Principle
- Multi-Electron Atoms
- Diatomic Molecules: Real Behavior
- Polyatomic Molecules
- Numerical Methods for Solving the Wave Equation
