Student Review: Molecular Quantum Mechanics
Authors: Peter W. Atkins and Ronald S. FriedmanEdition: FifthPublisher: Oxford University PressPages: 560Price: £39.99ISBN 9780199541423For many, the mere mention of quantum mechanics will conjure up...
Authors: Peter W. Atkins and Ronald S. FriedmanEdition: FifthPublisher: Oxford University PressPages: 560Price: £39.99ISBN 9780199541423For many, the mere mention of quantum mechanics will conjure up...

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