SPINS IN CHEMISTRY (Dover Books on Chemistry)

Book Details

• Author: R. McWeeny

• Publisher: Dover

• Language: English

• Edition: 2004

• ISBN: 9780486434865

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 153

• Release Date: June 18, 2004

• Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches

About The Book

Spin and Molecular Structure by Roy McWeeny is a comprehensive exploration of the "spin" concept, from its origins in quantum mechanics to its profound implications in chemistry. Originally delivered as a series of lectures, this book systematically traces the evolution of the spin theory, highlighting its development and integration into the understanding of molecular structures and properties.

McWeeny offers an in-depth illustration of the deductive methods of quantum theory and their application to spins in chemistry. Starting with the historical origins and development of the spin concept, the book moves through an examination of spin and valence, the derivation of spin Hamiltonians, and advanced topics like spin density, spin populations, and spin correlation.

Additional subjects include nuclear hyperfine effects, electron spin-spin coupling, the g tensor, chemical shifts, and nuclear spin-spin coupling. With 153 pages of detailed explanation and analysis, this volume is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of chemistry, physics, and molecular science.

For anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the application of quantum mechanics to molecular structures, McWeeny’s book provides an accessible yet rigorous treatment of spin and its crucial role in chemistry.