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Physical Chemistry

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States5.61
Free, no sign-up neededFall 2017English
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This course presents an introduction to quantum mechanics. It begins with an examination of the historical development of quantum theory, properties of particles and waves, wave mechanics and applications to simple systems — the particle in a box, the harmonic oscillator, the rigid rotor and the hydrogen atom. The lectures continue with a discussion of atomic structure and the Periodic Table.

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