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Divan Fard · Physical
This upper-division Physical Chemistry text provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles governing chemical systems. Topics include thermodynamics, gases, phase and chemical equilibria, solutions, chemical kinetics and reaction dynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, group theory, and spectroscopy. The text emphasizes the connection between molecular-level behavior and the macroscopic properties of matter and is design
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Manchester University Physical Chemistry I (CHEM 341)
Kathy Davis · Manchester University
Textbook for CHEM 341 at Manchester University (Physical Chemistry I). Foundations of quantum mechanics for describing atomic structure, molecular motion and chemical bonding, with specific applications to spectroscopy and chemical reactivity. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 113 (General Chemistry II), MATH 122 (Calculus II).
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Chem 1201
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In the contents: Unit 1: Quantum Chemistry · 1.5: Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Orbitals
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Physical Chemistry
Yingbin Ge · Central Washington University · 2026
This Physical Chemistry textbook by Yingbin Ge is an open-access resource meticulously crafted for undergraduate students in chemistry, biochemistry, and related STEM fields. The text strikes a precise balance between conceptual clarity and mathematical rigor, ensuring students build a deep understanding of thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum chemistry, and statistical mechanics. What sets this text apart is its student-centered pedagogy. Rather than focusing on formalism alone, Ge guides learners through step-by-step derivations that prioritize physical meaning. By explicitly addressing common misconceptions and integrating worked examples, the book transforms complex theory into manageable insights. Its modular structure offers instructors the flexibility to adapt the material to various course sequences, while the accompanying suite of lecture and tutorial videos makes it a comprehensive, accessible solution for the modern classroom.
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Semiconductor Physics: Theory and Experiments. With applications to Diode, Light Emitting Diode, Transistor, and Solar Cell
Sven Tougaard · Zenodo · 2023
In 2005, I was asked to give a course in semiconductor physics for physics and engineering students that includes both theory and experiments. I could not find a textbook that met the constraints for the course which was a 4th semester course in semiconductor physics for physics and engineering students some of them with no knowledge of statistical mechanics. Existing textbooks are either too simplistic and do not include a comprehensive physical model description of semiconductors which must include a basic amount of both statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and solid-state physics. Alternative textbooks are way too lengthy to fit in a 4th semester course of maximum 5 ECTS length and don’t include experiments. I therefore started to develop a course where only the essential elements of the underlying theory is included. But still keeping the basic physical description of the phenomena at a sober level. So, this is a comprehensive short introductory course and includes both theory and experiments, but it does not substitute for an advanced semiconductor physics course. It is also noted that this course does not include the MOSFET transistor.
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COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS: A Practical Introduction to Computational Physics and Scientific Computing (using C++)
Konstantinosn Anagnostopoulos · National Technical University of Athens · 2016
This book is an introduction to the computational methods used in physics, but also in other scientific fields. It is addressed to an audience that has already been exposed to the introductory level of college physics, usually taught during the first two years of an undergraduate program in science and engineering. It assumes no prior knowledge of numerical analysis, programming or computers and teaches whatever is necessary for the solution of the problems addressed in the text. It can be used as a textbook in introductory computational physics or scientific computing classes. The book starts with very simple problems in particle motion and ends with an in-depth discussion of advanced techniques used in Monte Carlo simulations in statistical mechanics. The level of instruction rises slowly, while discussing problems like the diffusion equation, electrostatics on the plane, quantum mechanics and random walks. All the material can be taught in two semesters, but a selection of topics can form the material of a one semester course. The book aims to provide the students with the background and the experience needed in order to advance to high performance computing projects in science and engineering. It puts emphasis on hands--on programming of numerical code but also on the production, analysis and interpretation of data. But it also tries to keep the students motivated by considering interesting applications in physics, like chaos, quantum mechanics, special relativity and the physics of phase transitions. There is a C++ and a Fortran edition for the core programming. Data analysis is performed using the powerful tools of the GNU/Linux environment. All the necessary software is open source and freely available. The book and the accompanying software are given under a Creative Commons License/GNU public License as a service to the community. It can be used freely as a whole, or any part of it, in any form, by anyone. There is no official distribution of hard copies, b
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Free Energy 1e (Snee)
Preston Snee · University of Illinois Chicago
In the contents: 14: Multidimensional Quantum Mechanics and Rotation · 14.02: Rotational Quantum Mechanics- Introduction
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Chemistry 101A General College Chemistry
Torrey Glenn · City College of San Francisco
In the contents: 5.1.05: Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Orbitals
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General Physics I: Classical Mechanics
David and G. Simpson and Larry L. Simpson · Prince George's Community College
In the contents: 57: Celestial Mechanics · 60: Lagrangian Mechanics · 61: Hamiltonian Mechanics
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Advanced Theoretical Chemistry
Jack Simons · University of Utah
In the contents: 01: The Basics of Quantum Mechanics · 1.01: Why Quantum Mechanics is Necessary · 07: Statistical Mechanics
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Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Daniel Arovas · UC San Diego
In the contents: 3.02: Phase Flows in Classical Mechanics · 3.05: Thermalization of Quantum Systems · 4.02: The Quantum Mechanical Trace
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PHYS 2040: General Physics
Neeharika Thakur · Prince George's Community College
In the contents: 08: Introduction to Quantum Physics · 8.1: History and Quantum Mechanical Quantities · 8.2: Applications of Quantum Mechanics
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Concepts of Physical Science
Jamie MacArthur · Madera Community College
In the contents: 04: Fluid Mechanics and Waves · 4.06: Wave Mechanics · 10.08: Quantum Mechanics
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The Art of Insight in Science and Engineering
Sanjoy Mahajan · Olin College of Engineering
In the contents: 4.03: Scaling exponents in fluid mechanics · 6.05: Quantum Mechanics
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Madera Community College Introductory Chemistry v2
Jamie MacArthur · Madera Community College
In the contents: 7.02: Matter and Light and Quantum Mechanics · 7.2.02: The Quantum-Mechanical Model- Atoms with Orbitals
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CHEM 2141: Survey of Physical Chemistry
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In the contents: 09: Quantum Basics · 9.01: Atoms and Photons- Origin of the Quantum Theory · 9.05: Quantum Mechanics of Some Simple Systems
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Quantum Chemistry
Seymour M. Blinder · University of Michigan
In the contents: 1.01: Atoms and Photons- Origin of the Quantum Theory · 1.03: Quantum Mechanics of Some Simple Systems · 1.04: Principles of Quantum Mechanics
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Grand Rapids Community College: CHM 120 Survey of General Chemistry
Thomas Neils · Grand Rapids Community College
In the contents: 2.10: Quantum Mechanics and The Atom
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Chem 160: General Chemistry
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In the contents: 03: The Quantum-Mechanical Model of the Atom · 3.05: Quantum Mechanics and The Atom
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Map: Structure and Properties (Tro)
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In the contents: 03: The Quantum-Mechanical Model of the Atom · 3.05: Quantum Mechanics and The Atom