Quantum Chemistry of Organic Compounds - Mechanisms of Reactions (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990)

Chemistry is the science of substances (today we would say molecules) and their transformations. Central to this science is the complexity of shape and function of its typical representatives. There lies, no longer dependent on its vitalistic antecedents, the rich realm of molecular possibility called organic chemistry. In this century we have learned how to determine the three-dimensional structure of molecules. Now chemistry as whole, and organic chemistry in particular, is poised to move to the exploration of its dynamic dimension, the busy business of transformations or reactions. Oh, it has been done all along, for what else is synthesis? What I mean is that the theoretical framework accom panying organic chemistry, long and fruitfully laboring on a quantum chemical understanding of structure, is now making the first tentative motions toward building an organic theory of reactivity. The Minkin, Simkin, Minyaev book takes us in that direction. It incorporates the lessons of frontier orbital theory and of Hartree-Fock SCF calculations; what chemical physicists have learned about trajectory calculations of selected reactions, and a simplified treatment of all-important solvent effects. It is written by professional, accomplished organic chemists for other organic chemists; it is consistently even-toned in its presentation of contending approaches. And very much up to date. That this contemporary work should emerge from a regional university in a country in which science has been highly centralized and organic chemistry not very modern, invites reflection."

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	December 2011
First published:	1990
Authors:	Vladimir I. Minkin • Boris Ya Simkin • Ruslan M. Minyaev
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	270
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990
ISBN-13:	978-3-642-75681-8
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > Mathematics for scientists & engineers Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Quantum physics (quantum mechanics) > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Organic chemistry > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Physical chemistry > Quantum & theoretical chemistry Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Artificial intelligence > General Promotions
LSN:	3-642-75681-6
Barcode:	9783642756818

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