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Introduction to Quantum Physic and Chemistry Theory

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction English
Code 9360-0130/04
Abbreviation KFCH
Course title Introduction to Quantum Physic and Chemistry Theory
Credits 6
Coordinating department CNT - Nanotechnology Centre
Course coordinator prof. Ing. Jana Seidlerová, CSc.

Osnova předmětu

Quantum Physics
- Introduction, historical context, new theory. The postulates of quantum mechanics,
Schrödinger equation.
- Mathematics - operators, hermiteovské linear operators, variables, measurability.
- Free particle, wave balls principle of uncertainty
- Models of applications stationary Schrödinger equation.
- Harmonic oscillator in a coordinate and Fock representation.
- The atom of hydrogen, the Pauli principle. Atoms with more electrons.
- Interpretation of quantum mechanics.
Quantum Chemistry
- Multi electron atoms, interactions in a multi-electron atom. Spin-orbital interactions. The Vector model of the atom. Structure of the spectral terms.
- Schrödinger equation, Hamiltonian and wave function of multi electron atoms. Wave Function Design. Atom of helium. Basic approximation in chemical bond theory
- Approximate methods of solving the Schrödinger equation. The Perturbation Theory and the Variation method of calculation. Calculation of energy value and wavelength development coefficients.
- Establishment of chemical bond, conditions of origin and description of chemical bond. Weaknesses of classical theories of chemical bond. Access to quantum chemistry. Molecular Schrödinger equation, Hamiltonian shape and wave functions of molecule.
- Basic approximations in chemical bond theory. Theory of resonance and its consequences. The theory of valency bonds. Examples of applications on specific compounds.
- The theory of hybridization and creation of wave functions of individual orbits. Examples. The theory of linear combination of atomic orbits. Basic elements of symmetry and their significance in quantum chemistry of chemical bonds.
- Molecule as a solid rotor, harmonic and anharmonic oscillator, description and consequences of solution, vibrational and rotational quantum numbers. The practical significance of quantum chemistry.

Povinná literatura

HOUSE, J., E.: Fundamentals of Quantum Chemistry, Elsevier, 2004. ISBN: 0123567718 .
AZABO, A., OSTLUND, N.S.: Modern Quantum chemistry, Dover Publications, INC, Mineola, New York, 1989.
D. A. McQuarrie, J. D. Simon, Physical chemistry: a molecular approach, University Science Books, 1997. ISBN: 978-0-935702-99-6 .

Doporučená literatura

SAKURAI, J. J.: Modern Quantum mechanics, Benjamin/Cummings, Calif. 1985.
MERZBACHER, E.: Quantum mechanics, Wiley, New York 1970.
MERZBACHER, E.: Quantum mechanics, John Wiley & Sons, NY, 1998. ISBN.