Computational Chemistry

This is the fourth edition of the successful textbook on computational chemistry which continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of computational chemistry. Notable updates include a review of references up to mid-2023, encompassing recent developments in scientific journals, books, and software. The evolving prominence of density functional theory (DFT) is emphasized, and attention is given to the increasing application of artificial intelligence in computational chemistry. The book maintains key features from the previous edition, delving into the mathematical intricacies of ab initio and density functional methods at an introductory level. Clear explanations of matrix methods are provided, offering a direct approach to obtaining energy levels and molecular orbitals. Additionally, each chapter includes sets of "Easier" and "Harder" drill questions, with suggested answers at the end of the book, enhancing the learning experience. The book is intended for upper-year undergraduate and graduate students studying computational and theoretical chemistry and for self-study by researchers in universities and industry to whom computational chemistry may be useful.

Easy to follow for readers with a basic undergraduate chemistry background Includes calculations demostrating how the theory is applied and what the results are Explains the relevant matrix mathematics in simple words

Auteur
Prof. Dr. Errol G. Lewars obtained his Ph.D. with Peter Yates at the University of Toronto, synthesizing unnatural products, then worked with R. B. Woodward at Harvard on vitamin B12, and with J. F. King at the University of Western Ontario on organosulfur compounds.
He is currently Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus at Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The development of methods which provided a realistic assessment of the properties of unknown compounds induced him to move into computational chemistry.His work Computational Chemistry. An Introduction to the Theory and Applications of Molecular and Quantum Mechanics (published by Kluwer, 2003) was named as CHOICE magazine's "Outstanding Academic Title" of 2004.

Contenu
An Outline of What Computational Chemistry is All About.- The Concept of the Potential Energy Surface.- Molecular Mechanics.- Introduction to Quantum Mechanics in Computational Chemistry.- Ab Initio Calculations.- Semiempirical Calculations.- Density Functional Calculations.- Some Special Topics: (Section 8.1) Solvation, (Section 8.2) Singlet Diradicals, (Section 8.3) A Note on Heavy Atoms and Transition Metals.- Selected Literature Highlights, Books, Websites, Software and Hardware