Physical Chemistry : A Very Short Introduction

Physical Chemistry : A Very Short IntroductionAuthor: Atkins, Peter (Fellow of Lincoln College, University of Oxford) Popular science Published on 24 April 2014 by OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Very Short Introductions' series. Paperback softback 160 pages, 26 black and white line drawings 176 x 114 x 8 138g With the development of a variety of exciting new areas of research involving computational chemistry, nano and smart materials, and applications of the

Author: Atkins, Peter (Fellow of Lincoln College, University of Oxford)

Popular science

Published on 24 April 2014 by OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Very Short Introductions' series.

Paperback / softback | 160 pages, 26 black and white line drawings
176 x 114 x 8 | 138g

With the development of a variety of exciting new areas of research involving computational chemistry, nano- and smart materials, and applications of the recently discovered graphene, there can be no doubt that physical chemistry is a vitally important field. It is also perceived as the most daunting branch of chemistry, being necessarily grounded in physics and mathematics and drawing as it does on quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and statistical thermodynamics.

With his typical clarity and hardly a formula in sight, Peter Atkins' Very Short Introduction explores the contributions physical chemistry has made to all branches of chemistry. Providing an insight into its central concepts Atkins reveals the cultural contributions physical chemistry has made to our understanding of the natural world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.