Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with Applications to Chemistry

by Linus Pauling, E. Bright Wilson Jr.

This widely adopted undergraduate-level text applies quantum mechanics to a broad range of chemical and physical problems, covering such subjects as wave functions for the hydrogen atom, perturbation theory, the Pauli exclusion principle, and the structure of simple and complex molecules. Numerous tables and figures.

Genres: Science, Physics, Chemistry, Nonfiction, Quantum Mechanics, Textbooks, Reference

496 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1935

About the author

Linus Carl Pauling, Chemistry, Winner of multiple Nobel Prizes including 2 unshared awards

Reviews

[Christopher Tortolano]

This is a wonderful book for not only chemists but for anyone really interested in quantum mechanics. It is amazingly clear considering what it is trying to explain. One thing should be noted and that is that it claims that "extensive knowledge of mathematics is not required" but the maths can be heavy at times. If you don't understand partial derivative equations then you may not get the full enjoyment of what the book is saying(as this is the most advanced mathematics that you need). But at the same time there is enough text that you would certainly be able to read the book and take a huge amount from it.

[Scott Holstad]

A true classic, one we were raised on. Hard to believe so much has happened in the field since then.

[Will]

This book could not have a more descriptive title. Well written and clear.

[Brendan]

This is a good book to get along with griffiths for a thorough exposure to matrix mechanics.