Spectra of Atoms and Molecules

Emphasizing the fundamental principles of spectroscopy, the primary goal of this text is to teach students to interpret spectra. A large number of problems stated in the modern language of matrices are found at the end of each chapter.

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Spectra of Atoms and Molecules is a very thorough and pedagogically organized textbook. It emphasizes the fundamental principles of spectroscopy with its primary goal being to teach students how to interpret spectra. The book includes a clear presentation of group theory needed for understanding the material and a large number of excellent problems stated in the language of matrices are found at the end of each chapter. In keeping with the visual aspects of the course, the author provides a large number of diagrams and spectra specifically recorded for this book.