Quantum, Statistical, and Computational Foundations of Chemistry

Harvard FAS

An introduction to the fundamental theories of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics and their role in governing the behavior of matter. The course begins with the quantum behavior of a single electron and develops the elements of the periodic table, the nature of the chemical bond, the bulk electronic and thermal properties of materials, and the thermodynamics of chemical reactions. Applications include semiconductor electronics, solar energy conversion, medical imaging, and the…