| 1. | Title of the Course | Quantum chemistry |
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| 2. | Course Number | CH 871/ CH 872 |
| 3. | Status of the Course | Program Elective |
| 4. | Structure of Credits | 3-0-0-3 |
| 5. | Offered To | PhD Chemistry |
| 6. | Prerequisite | Nil |
| 7. Course Objective: This course will introduce the fundamentals of quantum chemistry | ||
| 8. Course Content: Need for quantum theory, Postulates in Quantum chemistry, Uncertainty principle, Exactly solvable models in Quantum chemistry: particle in a box, Harmonic oscillator, Rigid rotor, Hydrogenic systems. Approximate methods: Variation theorem and perturbation theory, Multi electron atoms, Bonding in diatomic molecules, time dependent perturbation theory. | ||
| 9. Text book(s): 1. Quantum Chemistry, D. A. Mc Quarrie, Viva Publishers 2. Molecular Quantum Mechanics, P. W. Atkins, Oxford Publishers |
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| 10. Reference(s): NA |
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