Publisher's Synopsis
The Self Consistent Field (SCF) theory is a fundamental technique for quantum mechanical studies on chemical systems. Over the past ten years there have been significant advances in the SCF theory and its applications to a wide range of chemical problems. In the present volume leading researchers in the field address topics such as molecular properties, molecular interactions, reactivity, transition state theory, geometry optimization, conformational analysis and potential surfaces. Systems described include; atoms, diatomic molecules, small molecules, large molecules, biological molecules, polymers and solid-state. The authors approach the various topics in a theoretical, computational and numerical manner. Being the first comprehensive text available on the subject matter, the book is suitable for a wide audience from graduate students to research workers.
