Description
Book SynopsisThis primer provides a systematic introduction to the spectra and electronic structure of atoms, beginning with the hydrogen atom, and following a logical progression through the alkali metals and the helium atom, to atoms with many unpaired electrons.
Trade ReviewThis is an excellent book, which should belong on every student's bookshelf. * Chemisch Weekblad *
It was a pleasure to see this short book arrive for review. With less than 100 well laid-out pages, it is not too daunting for undrgraduates. It is well written, with good explanations and a large number of clearly-drawn diagrams. It is also very down to earth ... an excellent little book with much to recommend it for introductory atomic physics courses ... I have no hesitation in recommending it for physics undergraduates. * Dr R.C. Thompson, Contemporary Physics, 1994, Volume 35, number 6 *
Table of Contents1. Quantum mechanics and light ; 2. The structure and spectrum of the hydrogen atom ; 3. The spectra of the alkali metals ; 4. The spectrum of the helium atom ; 5. The spectra of many-electron atoms ; Index
