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OverviewChemical Modeling: From Atoms to Liquids examines materials in terms of the basic properties of atoms, molecules and polymer chains. In particular, the interactions between these fundamental building blocks and the intermolecular and intramolecular potentials are examined. Fundamental theories of the constituent particles are covered, introducing and developing classical mechanics and quantum mechanics from basics. These theories are then applied to modeling, developing models from both classical mechanics and quantum mechanics. The book aims to make this subject both appealing and relevant, whilst avoiding excessive mathematical rigour. Carefully structured, the text starts by introducing classical, quantum and statistical mechanics, before moving on to cover the modeling of solids, gases and liquids. To bring the subject alive, many real life examples and applications have been included. This book brings together the often scattered and diffuse background information that is essential for a full understanding of chemical modeling. FEATURES Jyvaskyla Assumes no prior knowledge of modeling Jyvaskyla Brings together all the background information that a reader needs to know to fully understand modeling Jyvaskyla Develops classical and quantum mechanical theories from basics Jyvaskyla Avoids unnecessary mathematical rigour Jyvaskyla Includes a detailed mathematical 'Toolbox' as a ready reference Jyvaskyla Includes brief descriptions and web addresses of key software packages CONTENTS: Introduction; Acknowledgements; Software Packages; Describing Macroscopic Systems; Thermodynamics; Resume of Classical Mechanics; Modeling Simple Solids (I); Introduction to Quantum Mechanics; Electric Multipoles, Polarizabilities and Intermolecular Forces; Some Statistical Ideas; Applications of the Boltzmann Distribution; Modeling Simple Solids (II); Molecular Mechanics: Molecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo Techniques; The Ideal Monatomic Gas; Quantum Gases; Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics; Modeling Atoms; Diatomics; Quantum Modeling of Larger Systems; Describing Electron Correlation; The Band Theory of Solids; Modeling Polymeric Materials; Modeling Liquids; Appendices; Suggestions for Further Reading; Index. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alan Hinchliffe (Reader in Chemistry, UMIST (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology), Manchester M60 1QD, United Kingdom)Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Ltd Dimensions: Width: 19.40cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 24.70cm Weight: 1.026kg ISBN: 9780471999034ISBN 10: 0471999032 Pages: 314 Publication Date: 10 August 1999 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock ![]() Table of ContentsReviewsthe book is a valuable contribution to understanding the behavior of solids, liquids and gases... (Colloid & Polymer Science, June 2000) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |