Handbook of Computational Quantum Chemistry (Oxford Science Publications)

Handbook of Computational Quantum Chemistry (Oxford Science Publications)

Handbook of Computational Quantum Chemistry (Oxford Science Publications)
By David B. Cook

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Number Of Pages: 766
Publication Date: 1998-04-23
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0198501145
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780198501145
Binding: Hardcover

Quantum chemistry forms the basis of molecular modelling, a tool widely used to obtain important chemical information and visual images of molecular systems. Recent advances in computing have resulted in considerable developments in molecular modeling and these developments have led to
significant achievements in the design and synthesis of drugs and catalysts. This up-to-date and comprehensive text provides an accessible introduction to the implementation of quantum ideas in molecular modeling, exploring practical applications alongside theoretical explanations. Written in a
straightforward and accessible manner, Computational Quantum Chemistry provides a current account of a subject that has expanded enormously over the past decade.

Summary: Nice exposition on the inner workings of computational quantum chemistry.
Rating: 5

David Cook's book, pun-fully referred to as the 'Cook-book', is a very easy to read exposition through the inner workings of computational chemistry. Cook covers all the major topics from general Hartree-Fock theory through more exotic methods such as Moeller-Plesset perturbation and coupled-cluster theories and their implementation in Fortran (some C). Next to the theoretical models, the Cook-book cooks up a rudementary integral evaluation program and offers tips and pseudo-code for integral storage and handling. If you are new to coding, this book also interjects appendices throughout detailing ways of housekeeping computer code and creating internal documentation on different subroutines with external open-source programs. Overall, this is a must-have for any computational chemist whether they code or not simply as a reference of the coding details of modern theoretical models. For the price, you couldn't hope to find a better reference.

Summary: My views on Computational Quantum Physics
Rating: 5

I have much experence writing books, and I have found that all other subjects are boring, and computational quantum chemestry was intullectually stimulating. You will be entralled and involved in the book from the time that you pick it up. It is also a great resource for all of the colledge student planning to study this and are currently. I highly reccomend this book to anyone else who feels that their life just isn't complete.

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