The Quantum in Chemistry: An Experimentalist's View

This book explores the way in which quantum theory has becomecentral to our understanding of the behaviour of atoms andmolecules. It looks at the way in which this underlies so many ofthe experimental measurements we make, how we interpret thoseexperiments and the language which we use to describe our results.It attempts to provide an account of the quantum theory and some ofits applications to chemistry.This book is for researchers working on experimental aspects ofchemistry and the allied sciences at all levels, from advancedundergraduates to experienced research project leaders, wishing toimprove, by self-study or in small research-orientated groups,their understanding of the ways in which quantum mechanics can beapplied to their problems. The book also aims to provide usefulbackground material for teachers of quantum mechanics courses andtheir students.