Molecular Spectra and Molecular Structure: Infrared and Raman of Polyatomic Molecules

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This present volume represents the continuation of a series on Molecular Spectra and Molecular Structure. Illustrations have been included to make the reader visualize clearly the significance and meaning of results of the theory. A large number of tables have also been included in which theoretical results are summarized, or observed data collected, for the benefit of those carrying out research work in the field of infrared and Raman spectra or related fields.

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It is OK.
little defect
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Just a rewrite of Herzberg....
An excellent, well-written textbook.

Molecular Spectroscopy
Jeanne L. McHale
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ASIN: 0132290634

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This rigorous and engaging book presents the basic theories underlying spectroscopy while incorporating modern viewpoints of practical utility in spectroscopy research. Written in a clear, jargon-free style, it covers the quantum mechanical theoretical basis of spectroscopy, modern innovations in spectroscopy theory, such as time-dependent theory, and practical applications of spectroscopy research, including the influence of condensed phases.Begins with a brief review of quantum mechanical principles, then moves on to such areas as the properties of light, bulk electric and magnetic properties of matter, fundamental theories of spectroscopic techniques, experimental arrangements, and finally applications of the electromagnetic spectrum. Studies the time-dependent theoretical approach to interpret frequency domain spectra, allowing readers to focus on the dynamic response of the system. Provides consistent and reasonable notation throughout, frequently uses thought experiments to help readers visualize a physical situation. and poses probing questions in order to stimulate independent thinking and prompt readers to consider potentially paradoxical predictions of theory.For spectroscopists, laser technicians, analytical and physical chemists, and physicists.

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It is OK........2007-03-09

It is OK, except that it is not hardcopy, which I knew when I bought it. And I have to protect it very carefully.

little defect.......2007-02-16

A little wrap in the right corner,i didn`t know where is from,maybe in the delivery. That`s what i unsatisfied with!

This book is worthless.......2006-02-24

I used this text in my graduate-level spectroscopy class and my opinion is that it is completely worthless! It is unreadable and frustratingly lacking in examples and instructive ability. Stay away - you are better off using Harris and Bertolucci.

Just a rewrite of Herzberg...........2005-12-21

First impression of this book was good, but after closer inspection, I feel like Dr. McHale just gleaned what she felt was important from Herzberg and slapped it in her own book. It is heavily math based with a significant lack of phenomenological descriptions and big picture items, therefore making the content even more difficult to follow. In multiple cases, concepts were briefly mentioned, but not enough information is given in the text to really understand what she was talking about (satellite transitions/lines for example). Another very bothering issue is the problems at the end of the chapter. The problems are not on the same level of difficulty at the text, making many of them nearly impossible to solve without further explaination which is not contained in the text book. If you are in the market for a low level Spectroscopy book, consider Bernath's, or better yet, just get Herzberg's books, which are the seminal books on this very beautiful portion of Physics and Chemistry.

An excellent, well-written textbook........2001-12-12

One of the few textbooks I have encountered which I consider well written from a both a scientific and a stylistic perspective. Jeanne McHale provides the clearest, most coherent presentation of the book's topic that I have seen. If the reader is encountering the material for the first time, I'd suggest using this book in conjunction with another, as there are details which are skimmed over here in the interest of presenting a cohesive development. But for a clear picture of the field, I don't know a better place to turn!

Femtochemistry: With the Nobel Lecture of A. Zewail

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Femtochemistry: With the Nobel Lecture of A. Zewail

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Femtochemistry and Femtobiology: Ultrafast Events in Molecular Science

ASIN: 352730259X

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For decades now, chemists have been dreaming of observing exactly what happens at the molecular level during a chemical reaction. The breakthrough came at the end of the 80s with the development of special spectrometers that use extremely short-pulsed laser light and so enable measurements in the femtosecond range. Since then, "femtochemistry" has made rapid progress, due to intensive collaboration between physical chemists, spectroscopists, photochemists and physicists.

The first-class contributions collected here from top international femtochemists provide a comprehensive insight into this area of interdisciplinary research. The range extends from femtochemistry in nanohollows to the investigation of the dynamics of biological reactions in the femtosecond range, from ab initio approaches to quantum chemical reaction controls to two-dimensional, nonlinear optical spectroscopy in liquids. This overview of the current level of research is rounded off with A. Zewail's Nobel prizewinning lecture. The vast amount of information and numerous references make this not only an ideal introduction to the research, but also recommended reading for everyone concerned with this hot topic.

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Comprehensive and insightful
A great overview of PhotoElectron Spectroscopy
a masterpiece

Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Stefan Hüfner
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Photoelectron Spectroscopy presents an up-to-date introduction to the field by comprehensively treating the electronic structures of atoms, molecules, solids, and surfaces. Brief descriptions are given of inverse photoemission, spin-polarized photoemission and photoelectron diffraction. Experimental aspects are considered throughout the book and the results are carefully interpreted in terms of the theory. A wealth of measured data is presented in tabular form for easy use by experimentalists. This new edition has been substantially updated and extended.

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Comprehensive and insightful.......2005-04-16

This book really proves the fact that the author is the master of this field. Being a comprehensive text, it touches almost every aspect of "photoelectron studies". A large number of examples are taken from many recent research papers, which is the bonus of the 3rd edition. There is a well-balanced treatise of theory and applications with insightful comments.

A great overview of PhotoElectron Spectroscopy.......2003-06-08

A very practical treatment of the PE spectroscopic techniques. Includes a lot of analysis of actual PE spectra. This book is full of valuable insights into this process. A must read for anybody seriously into the field.

a masterpiece.......1998-08-24

A book by a master of the field, a comprehensive reference for experts, yet a lucid guide for novices. This true delight to readers will become the standard citation in scientific papers in the next 20 years.

Photodissociation Dynamics: Spectroscopy and Fragmentation of Small Polyatomic Molecules (Cambridge Monographs on Atomic, Molecular and Chemical Physics)

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A excellent concept for photodissociation dynamics

Photodissociation Dynamics: Spectroscopy and Fragmentation of Small Polyatomic Molecules (Cambridge Monographs on Atomic, Molecular and Chemical Physics)
Reinhard Schinke
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Molecular Quantum Mechanics

ASIN: 0521484146

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This text elucidates the achievements in calculating photodissociation cross sections and fragment state distributions from first principles, starting from multi-dimensional potential energy surfaces and the Schrödinger equation of nuclear motion. Following an extended introduction in which the various types of observables are outlined, the next four chapters summarize the basic theoretical tools, namely the time-independent and time-dependent quantum mechanical approaches as well as the classical picture of photodissociation. The discussion of absorption spectra, diffuse vibrational structures, the vibrational and rotational state distributions of the photofragments form the core of the book. More specific topics such as the dissociation of vibrationally excited molecules, emission during dissociation, or nonadiabatic effects are discussed in the last third of the book.

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A excellent concept for photodissociation dynamics.......2001-05-13

When I studied in vacuum uv spectroscopy of H2O, I really learned many excellent concepts in molecular photodissociation dynamics. This book helped me to construct a clear and picturized idea in photoabsorption processses. Therefore, this book is good for anyone who wants to understand photodissociation dynamics of small molecules.

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An excellent spectoscopic textbook
worst one i've ever read
Worst Book Ever
This book isn't any good

Spectra of Atoms and Molecules
Peter F. Bernath
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Spectra of Atoms and Molecules, 2nd Edition is designed to introduce advanced undergraduates and new graduate students to the vast field of spectroscopy. Of interest to chemists, physicists, astronomers, atmospheric scientists, and engineers, it emphasizes the fundamental principles of spectroscopy with its primary goal being to teach students how to interpret spectra. The book includes a clear presentation of group theory needed for understanding the material and a large number of excellent problems are found at the end of each chapter. In keeping with the visual aspects of the course, the author provides a large number of diagrams and spectra specifically recorded for this book. Topics such as molecular symmetry, matrix representation of groups, quantum mechanics, and group theory are discussed. Analyses are made of atomic, rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectra. Spectra of Atoms and Molecules, 2nd Edition has been updated to include the 1998 revision of physical constants, and conforms more closely to the recommended practice for the use of symbols and units. This new edition has also added material pertaining to line intensities, which can be confusing due to the dozens of different units used to report line and band strengths. Another major change is in author Peter Bernath's discussion of the Raman effect and light scattering, where the standard theoretical treatment is now included. Aimed at new students of spectroscopy regardless of their background, Spectra of Atoms and Molecules will help demystify spectroscopy by showing the necessary steps in a derivation.

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An excellent spectoscopic textbook.......2005-04-07

This is a comprehensive exposition of the concepts in spectroscopy essential to the graduate student. As a student, I found this textbook an invaluable learning tool and reference. It is no surprise that "Spectra of Atoms and Molecules" is highly recommended and widely used.

worst one i've ever read.......2005-01-19

I really want to write to Dr. B what inspired him to write such a "fabulous" book!

this book's contents are messy. I am EE major and got A's on Quantum Mechanics and E&M

the biggest joke is the author said in his preface that "......To the uninitiated ,the subject of spectroscopy seems enshrode in layers of bewildering and arbitrary notation.......Although the student may not be happy with some aspects of spectroscopy notation,itis easier to adopt the notation than to try to change long-standingspectrocopic habits.......

A humorous guy! But I wonder whether the author fully understand what he wrote in this book!

Worst Book Ever.......2004-02-23

This book, though usefull, isnt not praticial for the begining spectroscopist. Knowing when and how to use the equations is difficult, sketch at best. I would never recomend this book to anyone unless they already know what they were doing.

This book isn't any good.......2003-02-24

Where do I begin?

If I could have given it zero stars, I would have.

1. Examples: There are almost no examples. Many of the formulae that he uses are actually quite simple when put into practice. But he doesn't give any good examples.

2. Partitioning: The book is not partitioned into discrete parts that deals with each subject, one at a time.

3. Application: One uses this book in a course on spectroscopy, which is something used in the lab in *real life* (picture someone in academia knowing about that!). But he does not give us any examples of how this could apply to a real life problem. That may have been the best way to solidify some of these rigid, technical formulae.

4. Problems: There are no answers to the problems. The Atkins book (Physical Chemistry) is used for about 95% of Physical Chemistry classes in the USA. But they give the answers to the odd numbered problems, so that you can go through and work them out and check your answer. The even numbered problems are not given answers, but are usually a variation of the odd numbered ones.

Theoretical Nuclear Physics
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Theoretical Nuclear Physics
John M. Blatt , and Victor F. Weisskopf
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An uncommonly clear and cogent investigation and correlation of key aspects of theoretical nuclear physics by leading experts: the nucleus, nuclear forces, nuclear spectroscopy, two-, three- and four-body problems, nuclear reactions, beta-decay and nuclear shell structure. Directed to the experimental physicist working in nuclear physics or graduate students who know the essential concepts and problems. 112 illustrations.

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still germane.......2006-07-06

Another classic reprint by Dover. The physics in this is still fresh and germane to a newcomer to nuclear physics. A previous background in elementary quantum mechanics is needed. This text then applies that knowledge to the special conditions in a nucleus.

The measurement of fission products and alpha, beta and gamma emissions is explained. Vital for experimentalists, so that you can deduce what the nuclear reaction was.

The fact that this is not primarily an experimentalist book helds keep it useful. The latter type would need to be updated with the latest instrumentation capabilities and results. Whereas the ideas and derivations here still hold.

Astronomical Spectroscopy: An Introduction To The Atomic And Molecular Physics Of Astronomical Spectra (Immperial College Press Advanced Physics Texts)

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Practical next step
A good introduction
Third Year Undergrad level.

Astronomical Spectroscopy: An Introduction To The Atomic And Molecular Physics Of Astronomical Spectra (Immperial College Press Advanced Physics Texts)
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Nearly all the information we know about the Universe comes from the study of light as it reaches us. The understanding of this information contained in light requires both telescopes capable of resolving light into its different component colors, as well as detailed knowledge of the quantum mechanical behavior of atoms and molecules. This unique book, which is based on a third-year undergraduate course given by the author at University College London, presents the basic atomic and molecular physics necessary to understand and interpret astronomical spectra. It explains what information can be extracted from these spectra and how. Extensive use is made of contemporary astronomical spectral data to both motivate the study of the underlying atomic physics and to illustrate the results.

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Practical next step.......2007-06-16

I have a BSci in Astronomy and have not yet attended grad school. I work for a world class observatory that uses spectroscopy of some sort in almost all of the science we do. Having only had brief overviews as an undergrad, this book was a perfect next step allowing me to gain a more thorough understanding the science that I am part of. Some prior knowledge of atomic physics is very helpful.
The problems at the end of the chapters are useful to verify understanding of the material.

A good introduction.......2006-08-07

This is a good introduction to the topic but its a little thin weighing in at a little less than 200 pages. The book is very compact and written at the college level. It stresses the connection between spectra and quantum mechanics [of course]. The book would make a good college or graduate level textbook as a course in itself or an adjunct to physics or quantum mechanics.

The Table of Contents:
1. Why record spectra of Astronomical Objects
2. The nature of Spectra
3. Atomic Hydrogen
4. Complex Atoms
5. Helium Spectra
6. Alkali Atoms
7. Spectra of Nebulea
8. X-ray Spectra
9. Molecular Spectra
10. Solutions to Problems
11. Bibliography

Third Year Undergrad level........2005-11-02

It comes as a surprise to most people when they learn that rarely does a professional astronomer actually look through a telescope. Most of the time, in fact, he isn't interested in the appearance at all. What he actually wants (usually) is a spectroscopic analysis of the light coming from the object being observed.

The biggest telescope cannor resolve a star into anything but a point of light. The information contained in that point of light can tell you a lot about that star. The composition of its atmosphere, its motion, its temperature and more can all be determined by analyzing the light beam.

This book was developed for a third year undergraduate level course. It presumes that the student had a prior course in Quantum Mechanics which covered the Hydrogen Atom, but no further atomic physics or spectroscopy.

Atomic Spectra (Oxford Chemistry Primers, No 19)

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T. P. Softley
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This primer provides a systematic and rigorous introduction to the spectra and electronic structure of atoms in the gas phase. Throughout the book, the author explains observed spectra in terms of underlying quantum mechanical principles while at the same time illustrating experimental aspects
and chemical applications. The book begins with a review of elementary quantum mechanics as applied to spherically symmetric problems and a discussion of electromagnetic radiation properties. It goes on to detail the spectra of hydrogenic atoms, the alkali metals, the helium atoms, and
many-electron atoms at all stages. Topics such as spin-orbit coupling, the Zeeman effect, spin-correlation and the Pauli Principle, Russel-Saunders, and jj-coupling are included. Modern applications and techniques such as lasers and cooling of atoms are briefly discussed. Many topics are covered
at two levels in separate sections, so that a newcomer can gain qualitative understanding by omitting some sections and then return later for a more detailed quantitative picture.

Many-Particle Spectroscopy of Atoms, Molecules, Clusters and Surfaces

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This book is the proceedings of an International Conference on Many-Particle Spectroscopy of Atoms, Molecules, and Surfaces, held 26--29 July 2000, in Halle (Saale), Germany. In a many-particle coincidence experiment one measures the spectrum of a few particles simultaneously emitted from a probe. The emission process is usually stimulated by an external perturbation, such as the impact of an electron, photon, or ion beam. The recorded spectrum carries important information on a variety of material properties, such as optical and magnetic characteristics. In particular, coincidence studies yield detailed information on the many-body nature of the matter. Correspondingly, many-body theoretical concepts are required to interpret the experimental findings and to direct future experimental research. This book gives a snapshot of the present status of multi-particle coincidence studies from both theoretical and experimental points of view. It also includes selected topical review articles that highlight the recent achievements and the power of coincident studies. It covers theoretical and experimental coincidence on single and double ionisation and/or excitations induced by electrons, positrons, photons, and ions. The systems under investigation range from a single atom to clusters and surfaces.

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