Statistical Mechanics for Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Amadei, Andrea; Aschi, Massimiliano

This advanced textbook on theoretical chemistry includes all the fundamental concepts and theoretical approaches to be used when modelling a chemical system (i.e., a molecular system). Starting from the basic principles of quantum mechanics and specifically addressing the concepts and methods to treat quantum-classical systems, the authors derive from first principles the fundamental relations of statistical mechanics and then describe their application to chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. This book provides a rigorous description of the fundamental theoretical principles and derivations addressing sophisticated physical-mathematical issues of special interest in chemistry, thus bridging the gap between basic textbooks and up-to-date specialized publications in both quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics of molecular systems. This is a useful resource for all researchers and/or graduate students interested in the field of theoretical chemistry.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2025-01-28

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783031779282

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-77929-9

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 106