Overview

This text provides a uniform and consistent approach to diversified problems encountered in the study of dynamical processes in condensed phase molecular systems. Given the broad interdisciplinary aspect of this subject, the book focuses on three themes: coverage of needed background material, in-depth introduction of methodologies, and analysis of several key applications. The uniform approach and common language used in all discussions help to develop general understanding and insight on condensed phases chemical dynamics. The applications discussed are among the most fundamental processes that underlie physical, chemical, and biological phenomena in complex systems.

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Author:   Abraham Nitzan (Professor of Chemistry, Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Tel Aviv University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 3.70cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   1.218kg
ISBN:  

9780199686681

ISBN 10:   0199686688
Pages:   744
Publication Date:   21 November 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Background 1: Review of some mathematical and physical subjects 2: Quantum dynamics using the time-dependent Schrödinger equation 3: An overview of quantum electrodynamics and matter radiation-field interaction 4: Introduction to solids and their interfaces 5: Introduction to liquids Part II: Methods 6: Time correlation functions 7: Introduction to stochastic processes 8: Stochastic equations of motion 9: Introduction to quantum relaxation processes 10: Quantum mechanical density operator 11: Linear response theory 12: The Spin-Boson Model Part III: Applications 13: Vibrational energy relaxation 14: Chemical reactions in condensed phases 15: Solvation dynamics 16: Electron transfer processes 17: Electron transfer and transmission at molecule-metal and molecule-semiconductor interfaces 18: Spectroscopy

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Beautifully and clearly written, describing mathematics in necessary detail without overloading the reader, and very neatly and concisely explaining physics of the described phenomena. -- European Journal of Chemical Physics and Physical Chemistry This is an excellent book which is intended to be a text for a graduate course in condensed matter chemistry and physics. It is extremely well written from the pedagogic and literary points of view. I particularly enjoyed the extremely pertinent quotations from Lucretius at the beginning of each chapter. -- Journal of Statistical Physics. .. an exceptionally timely book with a broad readership at the graduate level. -- Gregory Voth, University of Utah. .. excellent without any doubt. -- Peter Rossky, University of Texas, Austin

Author Information

Abraham Nitzan, Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Tel Aviv University

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