X-Ray Charge Densities and Chemical Bonding

Philip Coppens author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc

Published:12th Jun '97

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This book deals with the electron density distribution in molecules and solids as obtained experimentally by X-ray diffraction. It is a comprehensive treatment of the methods involved, and the interpretation of the experimental results in terms of chemical bonding and intermolecular interactions. Inorganic and organic solids as well as metals are covered in the chapters dealing with specific systems. Encompassing a broad interface with other physical sciences this book will appeal to researchers in crystallography and chemical physics.

"I like this book very much, for many reasons. It is comprehensive, and the style is crisp and concise--no flowery expressions, but enough words always to make the meaning crystal clear. I also like the level of mathematics used in the text. Here, the author has taken a rather unusual approach: Instead of avoiding the essential mathematics, or selecting only key expressions and leaving it to the reader to fill in the gaps, he provides quite complete mathematical treatments. We are taken through all the steps, at just the right level of detail. . .The book will provide the necessary detail and basic understanding for the newcomer and serve as an excellent reference book for those already in the field." --Physics Today "I like this book very much, for many reasons. It is comprehensive, and the style is crisp and concise--no flowery expressions, but enough words always to make the meaning crystal clear. I also like the level of mathematics used in the text. Here, the author has taken a rather unusual approach: Instead of avoiding the essential mathematics, or selecting only key expressions and leaving it to the reader to fill in the gaps, he provides quite complete mathematical treatments. We are taken through all the steps, at just the right level of detail. . .The book will provide the necessary detail and basic understanding for the newcomer and serve as an excellent reference book for those already in the field." --Physics Today

ISBN: 9780195098235

Dimensions: 241mm x 159mm x 23mm

Weight: 683g

372 pages