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Physical Chemistry

This course is an introduction to quantum mechanics for use by chemists. Topics include particles and waves, wave mechanics, semi-classical quantum mechanics, matrix mechanics, perturbation theory, molecular orbital theory, molecular structure, molecular spectroscopy, and photochemistry. Emphasis is on creating and building confidence in the use of intuitive pictures. (from ocw.mit.edu )

Instructor

Prof. Robert Field.
Chemistry
2019

Record ID

recJoyKzFUj37ltjl

Lecture 01 - Quantum Mechanics - Historical Background, Photoelectric Effect, Compton Scattering