š Environmental Analysis (2026ā2027 Edition)
Environmental Analysis (2026ā2027 Edition) is a comprehensive, research-oriented textbook designed for students, educators, & researchers in chemistry, environmental science, analytical chemistry, & related disciplines. This book provides a thorough understanding of quantum chemistry principles, computational methods, & analytical techniques for the study & monitoring of environmental systems, pollutants, & chemical processes in natural & engineered ecosystems.
It bridges fundamental theoretical concepts with practical applications, enabling readers to understand molecular-level mechanisms, reaction dynamics, spectroscopic methods, & computational approaches in environmental analysis. The content emphasizes interdisciplinary perspectives, connecting chemistry, physics, computational modeling, & environmental sciences for accurate chemical monitoring & problem-solving.
āļø Unit 1: Introduction & Historical Foundations of Quantum Chemistry
⢠Waveāparticle duality, de Broglie hypothesis, DavissonāGermer experiment
⢠Limitations of classical physics and emergence of quantum mechanics
⢠FranckāHertz experiment
⢠Ultraviolet catastrophe & Planckās hypothesis
š¢ Unit 2: Mathematical Foundations
⢠Linear algebra: vectors, matrices, basis sets
⢠Differential & partial differential equations
⢠Fourier transforms & vector calculus foundations
⢠Dirac notation (bra-ket formalism)
⢠Commutators & their algebraic properties
š Unit 3: Postulates of Quantum Mechanics & Schrƶdinger Equation
⢠Eigenvalue equations & physical observables
⢠Probability density & probability current
⢠Superposition principle & quantum states
⢠Stationary states & energy quantization
š¹ Unit 4: Exactly Solvable Model Systems
⢠Particle in a box (1D, 2D, 3D)
⢠Rigid rotor & harmonic oscillator
⢠Hydrogenic atoms: energy levels & atomic orbitals
⢠Hydrogen molecule (Hā) basic treatment
š Unit 5: Angular Momentum & Spin
⢠Spin angular momentum & spin functions
⢠Addition of angular momentum & coupling schemes
⢠Ladder operators & their action on angular momentum states
⢠Total angular momentum & quantum numbers
⢠ClebschāGordan coefficients & spināorbit coupling
ā” Unit 6: Approximation Methods I: Variational Principle & Perturbation Theory
⢠Variational theorem & trial wavefunctions
⢠Applications to atomic & molecular systems
⢠Choice of trial functions & variational parameters
⢠HellmannāFeynman theorem
⢠Limitations & validity of perturbation theory
š§© Unit 7: Many-Electron Atoms & Electron Correlation
⢠Pauli principle & Slater determinants
⢠Electron exchange & basic correlation
⢠Spin orbitals & anti-symmetrization
⢠Fock operator & its physical significance
⢠Koopmansā theorem & ionization energies
š¬ Unit 8: Molecular Orbital Theory & Valence Bond Theory
⢠BornāOppenheimer approximation
⢠Valence-bond theory fundamentals
⢠Delocalized molecular orbitals in conjugated systems
⢠Comparison between MO & VB approaches for chemical bonding
š Unit 9: MO & VB Approaches for Polyatomic & Ļ-Electron Systems
⢠Polyatomic molecular orbital construction
⢠Huckel theory for Ļ-systems & aromaticity
⢠Delocalization & conjugation concepts
⢠Bonding in allyl & butadiene systems
⢠Hückel molecular orbital (HMO) calculations
š Unit 10: Basis Sets & Computational Considerations
⢠Types of basis functions: Slater-type, Gaussian-type
⢠Basis set superposition error (BSSE) & completeness
⢠RoothaanāHall formalism, DIIS convergence methods
⢠Minimal, split-valence, & polarized basis sets
⢠Contracted Gaussian functions & normalization
āØThis app is inspired by the authors:
Donald A. McQuarrie, Ira N. Levine, Peter Atkins, Klaus Ruedenberg, Linus Pauling, Mark Tuckerman, Charles Kittel
š² Download Environmental Analysis (2026ā2027 Edition) to master quantum chemistry, computational modeling, & spectroscopic methods for environmental systems. Ideal for students, educators, & researchers in chemistry & analytical disciplines
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9. feb 2026.