Spectra of Atoms and Molecules
Bernath (U. of Waterloo, Ontario) introduces advanced undergraduates and new graduate students to spectroscopy with the primary goal being to teach students how to interpret spectra. His topics include molecular symmetry, matrix representation of groups, quantum mechanics and group theory, atomic, rotational and vibrational spectrometry, light scattering and the Raman effect, and electronic spectroscopy of diatomics. Bernard thoughtfully provides a list of introductory textbooks. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Spectra of Atoms and Molecules
Bernath (U. of Waterloo, Ontario) introduces advanced undergraduates and new graduate students to spectroscopy with the primary goal being to teach students how to interpret spectra. His topics include molecular symmetry, matrix representation of groups, quantum mechanics and group theory, atomic, rotational and vibrational spectrometry, light scattering and the Raman effect, and electronic spectroscopy of diatomics. Bernard thoughtfully provides a list of introductory textbooks. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Spectra of Atoms and Molecules

Spectra of Atoms and Molecules

by Peter F. Bernath
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Spectra of Atoms and Molecules

Spectra of Atoms and Molecules

by Peter F. Bernath

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Bernath (U. of Waterloo, Ontario) introduces advanced undergraduates and new graduate students to spectroscopy with the primary goal being to teach students how to interpret spectra. His topics include molecular symmetry, matrix representation of groups, quantum mechanics and group theory, atomic, rotational and vibrational spectrometry, light scattering and the Raman effect, and electronic spectroscopy of diatomics. Bernard thoughtfully provides a list of introductory textbooks. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780195346459
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 04/21/2005
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 14 MB
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About the Author

Peter F. Bernath is Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1.1 Waves, Particles, and Units
1.2 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
1.3 Interaction of Radiation with Matter

Molecular Symmetry
2.1 Symmetry Operations
2.2 Groups
2.3 Notation for Point Groups

Matrix Representation of Groups
3.1 Vectors and Matrices
3.2 Symmetry Operations and Position Vector Basis
3.3 Symmetry Operators and Atomic Basis Vectors
3.4 Symmetry Operators and Basis Functions
3.5 Equivalent, Reducible, and Irreducible Representations
3.6 Great Orthogonality Theorem
3.7 Character Tables

Quantum Mechanics and Group Theory
4.1 Matrix Representation of the Schrodinger Equation
4.2 Born-Oppenheimer Approximation
4.3 Symmetry of the Hamiltonian Operator
4.4 Projection Operators
4.5 Direct Product Representations
4.6 Integrals and Selection Rules

Atomic Spectroscopy
5.1 Background
5.2 Angular Momentum
5.3 The Hydrogen Atom and One-Electron Spectra
5.4 Many-Electron Atoms
5.5 Selection Rules
5.6 Atomic Spectra
5.7 Intensity of Atomic Lines
5.8 Zeeman Effect
5.9 Stark Effect

Rotational Spectroscopy
6.1 Rotation of Rigid Bodies
6.2 Diatomic and Linear Molecules
6.3 Rotational Line Intensities for Diatomic and Linear Molecules
6.4 Symmetric Tops
6.5 Asymmetric Tops
6.6 Structure Determination

Vibrational Spectroscopy
7.1 Diatomic Molecules
7.2 Vibrational Motion of Polyatomic Molecules
7.3 Selection Rules for Vibrational Transitions
7.4 Vibrational Spectra of Polyatomic Linear Molecules
7.5 Vibrational Spectra of Symmetric Tops
7.6 Vibrational Spectra of Spherical Tops
7.7 Vibrational Spectra of Asymmetric Tops
7.8 Vibration-Rotation Line Intensities
7.9 Fermi and Coriolis Perturbations
7.10 Inversion Doubling and Fluxional Behavior

Light Scattering and the Raman Effect
8.1 Background
8.2 Rotational Raman Effect
8.3 Vibration-Rotation Raman Spectroscopy
8.4 Rayleigh and Raman Intensities

Electronic Spectroscopy of Diatomics
9.1 Orbitals and States
9.2 Vibrational Structure
9.3 Rotational Structure of Diatomic Molecules
9.4 The Symmetry of Diatomic Energy Levels: Parity
9.5 Rotational Line Intensities
9.6 Dissociation, Photodissociation, and Predissociation

Electronic Spectroscopy of Polyatomics
10.1 Orbitals and States
10.2 Vibrational Structure of Electronic Transitions
10.3 Vibronic Coupling: The Herzberg-Teller Effect
10.4 Jahn-Teller Effect and Conical Intersections
10.5 Renner-Teller Effect
10.6 Nonradiative Transitions: Jablonski Diagram
10.7 Photoelectron Spectroscopy
10.8 Rotational Structure: H2CO and HCN
10.9 Intensity of Transitions

Atmospheric Spectroscopy
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Atmospheric Spectra
11.3 Radiative Transfer
11.4 Forward and Inverse Models

Astronomical Spectroscopy
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Interstellar Clouds
12.3 Stars and Brown Dwarfs
12.4 Planets, Exoplanets, and Moons

Appendices:
A. Units, Conversion, and Physical Constants
B. Character Tables
C. Direct Product Tables
D. Itnroductory Textbooks

Figure Acknowledgments
Index
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