Hydrogen density plots that show wavefunctions of the electron in a hydrogen atom at different energy levels. The brighter areas represent a higher probability of finding the electron. (Image is in the public domain.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Robert Field
MIT Course Number
5.61
As Taught In
Fall 2017
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
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Course Description
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.
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