Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides an in-depth exploration of the dynamic field of computational chemistry. Spanning seven meticulously crafted chapters, it begins by laying a solid foundation in quantum chemistry and electronic structure theory, introducing essential tools and software that underpin computational chemistry calculations. The journey continues with a comprehensive examination of transition state analysis for interpreting reaction mechanisms, followed by an insightful discussion on modern solvation studies using QM/MM techniques and the practical implementation of hybrid models. The book concludes with an engaging dive into molecular dynamics simulations, enriched by real-world case studies utilizing NAMD and VMD to illustrate the complex behavior of molecular systems.Key features Focusses on quantum chemical calculations performed for beginners Reviews use of Atomistic Molecular dynamic simulations for systems Presents detailed analysis of calculations and result analysis on real systems Includes usage of widely accepted software packages such as Gaussian and NAMD Explores basic parameters associated in designing a chemical system This book is aimed at researchers, senior undergraduate students in chemical engineering, chemistry, and materials sciences.
