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SM358 - 3 - Quantum Mechanics of Matter by John Bolton; Stuart Freake; Open University SM358 Course Team is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
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The Quantum Mechanics of Matter shows how quantum mechanical methods are used to explain the behaviour of matter, from the scale of nuclei and atoms to molecules and solids. The hydrogen atom is discussed in detail, as well as hydrogen-like systems such as charmonium. The useful technique of perturbation theory is developed to obtain approximate results in cases where exact calculations become difficult. The book goes on to discuss multi-electron atoms and the Periodic Table, molecular binding a
Who reads SM358 - 3 - Quantum Mechanics of Matter?
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Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- John Bolton; Stuart Freake; Open University SM358 Course Team
- Publisher
- The Open University
- Published
- 2009
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780749225179
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Science, Physics, Quantum Mechanics
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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