By
David Cooper, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
Description
Valence bond (VB) theory, which builds the descriptions of molecules from those of its constituent parts, provided the first successful
quantum mechanical treatments of chemical bonding. Its language and concepts permeate much of chemistry, at all levels. Various modern
formulations of VB theory represent serious tools for quantum chemical studies of molecular electronic structure and reactivity. In physics,
there is much VB-based work (particularly in semi-empirical form) on larger systems.
Importance of Topic
The last decade has seen
significant advances in methodology and a vast increase in the range of applications, with many new researchers entering the field.
Why This Title
Valence Bond Theory succeeds in presenting a comprehensive selection of contributions from leading valence bond (VB)
theory researchers throughout the world. It focuses on the vast increase in the range of applications of methodology based on VB theory
during the last decade and especially emphasizes recent advances.
Included in series
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Audience:
AUDIENCE: for experimental and research chemists who use theoretical and computational techniques in their work.
