Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Introducing Quantum Concepts
Technical requirements
1.1. Understanding the history of quantum chemistry and mechanics
1.2. Particles and matter
Elementary particles
Composite particles
1.3. Quantum numbers and quantization of matter
Electrons in an atom
The wave function and the PEP
1.4. Light and energy
Planck constant and relation
The de Broglie wavelength
Heisenberg uncertainty principle
Energy levels of atoms and molecules
Hydrogen spectrum
Rydberg constant and formula
Electron configuration
Schrödinger's equation
Probability density plots of the wave functions of the electron in a hydrogen atom
1.5. A brief history of quantum computation
1.6. Complexity theory insights
Summary
Questions
Answers
References ...
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