Molecular Modeling Basics - Softcover

Jensen, Jan H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1420075268 ISBN 13: 9781420075267

Verlag: Routledge, 2010

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... very much a primer for those who want to discover the equation behind the picture. In a mere 166 pages, a dizzying number of the mathematical concepts behind modelling are covered, and the equations are good value for money, with 252 set out and annotated with 125 figures
― Henry Rzepa writing in Chemistry World, September 2010

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Molecular modeling is becoming an increasingly important part of chemical research and education as computers become faster and programs become easier to use. The results, however, have not become easier to understand. Addressing the need for a "workshop-oriented" book, Molecular Modeling Basics provides the fundamental theory needed to understand not only what molecular modeling programs do, but also the gist of research papers that describe molecular modeling results.

Written in a succinct manner using informal language, the book presents concise coverage of key concepts suitable for novices to the field. It begins by examining the potential energy surface (PES), which provides the connection between experimental data and molecular modeling. It explores ways to calculate energy by molecular and quantum mechanics. It describes molecular properties and the condensed phase, and shows how to extract and interpret information from a program output. The author uses hands-on exercises to illustrate concepts and he supplements the text with a blog containing animated tutorials and interactive figures.

Drawn from the author’s own lecture notes from a class he taught for many years at the University of Iowa, this volume introduces topics in such a way that beginners can clearly comprehend molecular modeling results. A perfect supplement to a molecular modeling textbook, the book offers students the "hands-on" practice they need to grasp sophisticated concepts.

In addition to his blog, the author maintains a website describing his research and one detailing his seminars.

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• Verlag: Routledge
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1420075268
• ISBN 13: 9781420075267
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 190