Molecular Vibrations: The Theory of Infrared and Raman Vibrational Spectra (Dover Books on Chemistry)

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It seems that molecular vibrations is a topic which is treated on two levels these days: simple harmonic oscillators in undergraduate P-chem, and then maybe some calculations in a quantum chemistry program. Ended up in a research group where you need to know this stuff? Want to know what is going on "under the hood" of Gaussian? What's a normal coordinate? You mean I can determine frequencies without DFT? All your burning questions answered! The study of molecular vibrations is one of the pillars modern chemistry, and there is no substitute for this book.Yes, it is a little old fashioned (it has instructions for making analog integration circuits!), but really there is no better source. One thing though: set aside some time and really READ it. All the words. There are many gems scattered throughout, and if you just equation-hop you'll miss out on a lot. It has the same excellent price and nice (not fancy but hey, its not meant to sit on your shelf...read it!) printing you expect from Dover. They should get a Nobel prize for being the only non-criminal science publishers out there these days.

Good for spectroscopy students.

great!

This is a classical book on the subject of molecular vibrations. People interested in molecular spectroscopy or Quantum Chemistry should read it. Excellent book!

The authors did a marvelous job back in the 1950's writing and expounding on the subject of molecular spectroscopy and vibrations. However, one must be forewarned that this is a moderately to very advanced text on the subject within Physical Chemistry and the reader must possess a strong background in chemical analysis in addition to having a considerable level of mathematical sophistication and understanding of classical and quantum concepts in vibrations on the molecular level.All in all, this must have been a groundbreaking piece of work in the 1950's when it was first published since almost all the topics covered in the book were advanced and profound. Even in this day, this is definitely not for the faint-of-heart. It reminds of the books written by Richard Tolman (Physics, Caltech), which proved to be classics and far ahead of his time - seemingly few could match his expertise and penetrating thoughts.

When I was a university student I learned about both vibrational spectroscopy and group theory applied to molecules from this book written in 1955 by Wilson, Decius, and Cross. Believe me, this is a classic reference that, although outdated in some place, it remains one of the best books ever written on the subject. The language used by the authors is of such an elegance that you will be surprised when reading this book. For example, on page 240 (ch.10) the authors describe the structure of benzene as follows: "The structure for benzene....is one in which all atoms are coplanar with the carbon atoms and the hydrogen atoms at the corners of concentric, regular hexagons." Five stars to this book and to Dover for keeping it alive!

In this one, Wilson writes definitively, math/scientifically, and with sincerity of purpose. Don't get confused by the word 'theory.' There's as much math in here as Born and Wolf's P of O. The only diffenrence is Wilson's is much more algebra-based. The mathematics (i.e. isomorphs) is 'taught', without breaking the flow, and is not assumed that you know the stuff already--- or can find it somewhere else. This book stands out because there is more science in here than names of scientists, and his references are for real. I would also say it was unique because books with titles like 'Molecular Vibrations' are usually skipped over for titles like 'mechanics' or 'quantum theory.' Spectroscopy was a major advancement in science, and it is good to see it skillfully treated with enlightening clarity.

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This book covers the theory behind the materials excitation. It's very useful for those who needs study thermography or shearography.Questo libro è veramente buono e c'è tutta la teoria molecolare indietro la vibrazione dei materiali. Stremamente utile a che deve studiare i fenomeni della termografia o della shearografia.

A wonderful addition to any scientific bookshelf. If you are interested in molecular vibrations then this is an essential text.

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The media could not be loaded. No comment. Ho acquistato questo libro per poi ritrovarmi con la copertina giusta "Molecular Vibrations" e l'interno che parla di scacchi!!!Non ho parole!!!!Pessimi anche i magazzinieri che non hanno controllato il prodotto prima della spedizione