CHEMISTRY 158a
QUANTUM MECHANICS AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS
FIRST SEMESTER OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
The first semester of physical chemistry provides a rigorous introduction to quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. The theory will be illustrated and developed using examples from molecular spectroscopy and chemical bonding. One year of general chemistry and calculus-based college physics and calculus through multivariable calculus are prerequisites for the course.
[The version posted now should be viewed as a draft. The version available on the first day of the fall, 2008 semester will be the final, authoritative version.]
II) Handouts
A) homework (problems developed by the instructor)
last revised, 4 June 2008