The Quantum World

An introduction to quantum mechanics for students interested in its relevance to chemistry, emphasizing fundamental and conceptual understanding. Topics include wave mechanics, the Schrödinger equation, quantum tunneling, treatment of various model quantum systems from the free particle to the hydrogen atom, quantum mechanical approximation methods for treating atoms and molecules, and basic theories of chemical bonding. Fundamental principles will be connected to research topics including spectroscopy, electronic structure, photochemistry, computational chemistry, and quantum information.