Introduction To Theoretical Organic Chemistry And Molecular Modelling

Introduction to Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Molecular Modeling William B. Smith Introduction to Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Molecular Modeling was written by an organic chemist with the needs of practicing organic chemists and students of organic chemistry in mind. Many organic chemists possess a minimal mathematical background or knowledge of theoretical chemistry. At the same time, if they are to stay current, they need to acquire a solid understanding of quantum chemistry as it applies to problems in organic chemistry. The author uses HA1/4ckel molecular orbital theory as a pedagogical means to explain modern theoretical methods and introduce more advanced techniques. The mathematics needed is developed with only a minimal background from earlier course work, and the book includes numerous worked examples and exercises. Both students and practicing organic chemists will profit from the discussion of currently available computational software. The scope and limitations of each program are outlined, and specific examples of input and output for several of the most popular software packages are provided. Also available Reviews in Computational Chemistry K. Lipkowitz and D. Boyd (eds.) Hardcover (ISSN 1069-3599)

"Introduction to Theoretical Organic Chemistry" provides an introduction for chemists with a limited mathematical background, yet need a working understanding of quantum chemistry as applied to problems in organic chemistry. This book is unique in that it is written at the level of the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate student in organic chemistry, whose exposure to theoretical chemistry is relatively recent. It fills a niche in that most books on theoretical organic chemistry are written by theoretical or computational chemists, whereas this book is written by an organic chemist.
The book covers molecular modeling computer software, and offers a useful guide to the scope and limitations of each program, along with specific examples of input and output for several of the most popular software. Numerous examples and exercises are provided.