Books in the Cambridge Molecular Science series

Translational motion in solution is at the heart of chemical and biochemical reactivity. This overview describes the physical basis of NMR measurement techniques, balancing theory with experimental observations. A detailed discussion of magnetic field gradient methods applied to MRI, alongside extensive referencing throughout, provides a timely, definitive book for researchers.

This book aims to provide a self-contained account of energy landscape theory and how it is used in studies of clusters, biomolecules and glasses. It is the first book to cover this active field. Illustrated in full colour, the book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in the field.

Dissociative recombination of molecular ions with electrons is a complex, poorly understood molecular process. In this book, theoretical concepts, experimental methodology and applications are united in one study to reveal the governing principles behind the gas-phase reaction. It will appeal to academics within physics, physical chemistry and related sciences.

The first book to describe the structure and bonding of clusters with an approach to solid-state materials, effectively bridging the conceptual gap between molecular and solid-state chemistry. Written in an accessible style and highly illustrated, this book is suitable for researchers in chemistry, materials science, and condensed matter physics.

Molecular and atomic interactions are explored using many-body quantum mechanical theory. This book is the first unified treatment describing the popular many-body-perturbation theory (MBPT) and coupled-cluster (CC) quantum mechanical theory. It introduces an unambiguous approach, teaching the reader to understand and confidently derive relevant equations for current methods.

Challenging the cherished notions of colloidal theory, the authors explain the development of these classical theories, questioning assumptions, unearthing flaws and presenting new results and ideas throughout. Numerous, diverse phenomena are explained, from surfactants to biological applications, all richly illustrated with examples.

A unified overview of the dynamical properties of water in relation to its unique and diverse role in biological and chemical processes. Highlights recent advances in the study of water in complex systems, supported by extensive experimental and computer simulation data.

Introducing readers to novel theoretical concepts, this book focuses on the application of quantum defect and ab initio theories to molecular Rydberg states. The main text examines physical principles and techniques, while appendices handle advanced mathematical detail. This is a valuable resource for researchers in chemical, atomic and molecular physics.

Written to be the definitive text on the rotational spectroscopy of diatomic molecules, this book develops the theory behind the energy levels of diatomic molecules and then summarises the many experimental methods used to study their spectra in the gaseous state. After a general introduction, the methods used to separate nuclear and electronic motions are described. Brown and Carrington then show how the fundamental Dirac and Breit equations may be developed to provide comprehensive descriptions of the kinetic and potential energy terms which govern the behaviour of the electrons. One chapter is devoted solely to angular momentum theory and another describes the development of the so-called effective Hamiltonians used to analyse and understand the experimental spectra of diatomic molecules. The remainder of the book concentrates on experimental methods. This book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers interested in the rotational spectroscopy of diatomic molecules.

The first book on the topic, and written by the founder of the technique, this comprehensive resource provides a detailed overview of sum-frequency spectroscopy, its fundamental principles, and the wide range of applications for surfaces, interfaces, and bulk. Beginning with an overview of the historical context, and introductions to the basic theory of nonlinear optics and surface sum-frequency generation, topics covered include discussion of different experimental arrangements adopted by researchers, notes on proper data analysis, an up-to-date survey commenting on the wide range of successful applications of the tool, and a valuable insight into current unsolved problems and potential areas to be explored in the future. With the addition of chapter appendices that offer the opportunity for more in-depth theoretical discussion, this is an essential resource that integrates all aspects of the subject and is ideal for anyone using, or interested in using, sum-frequency spectroscopy.