G. Hammes – Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences (2015)

Автор: G. Hammes
Название книги: Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Химия
Страницы: 504
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

This book provides an introduction to physical chemistry that is directed toward applications to the biological sciences. Advanced mathematics is not required. This book can be used for either a one semester or two semester course, and as a reference volume by students and faculty in the biological sciences.

The impetus for preparing the second edition was twofold. First, the material in the
first edition was brought up to date. Although the argument can be made that the principles
of physical chemistry are timeless, new applications continually appear. We
have tried to ensure that interested students will have access to the most recent developments
in the areas covered in this book. Second, with the addition of a co-author,we
have significantly expanded and upgraded some of the theoretical aspects of this book.
The flavor of the first edition has been retained: students in the biological sciences
can still obtain aworking knowledge of physical chemistrywithout utilizing advanced
calculus. However, the landscape has changed. Calculus, and even advanced calculus,
is now routinely taught in high school so that many more college students have
an understanding of advanced calculus. Also research in the biological sciences now
includes many more applications of theory relative to ten years ago.
More specifically, five new chapters have been added. The first deals with some
of the advanced aspects of thermodynamics and makes use of multivariable calculus.
Two of the chapters discuss quantum mechanics in much more detail and at a higher
level than the first edition. The additions include a discussion of hydrogen tunneling,
as well as a chapter on atomic and molecular electronic structure, with brief
treatments of Hartree-Fock and density functional theory. The last two new chapters
discuss statistical mechanics. One chapter deals with the fundamentals of the subject,
and the other discusses computer simulations, with an extensive treatment of molecular
dynamics. Finally, an appendix has been added to introduce the fundamentals of
electrochemistry.
As a result of these changes, the second edition contains more material than can
be covered in a one semester course. However, the instructor can pick and choose the
material to be included for such a course. In fact, this text is suitable for a traditional
two semester physical chemistry course. Although a few traditional subjects are not
covered, there is more than enough material for two semesters.We have intentionally
not designed this text to be encyclopedic in nature to make it more accessible to
students for self-study.
We are grateful to a number of people for their assistance in reviewing specific
aspects of the book. These people include Professor Nicholas Winograd
(Pennsylvania State University), Professor Terrance Oas (Duke University), and
Professor Leonard Spicer (Duke University). We again want to thank Professors
Jane and David Richardson for the marvelous color plates which have been retained
from the first edition. Specials thanks are due to Dr. Joshua Layfield, who prepared
most of the figures for the new material in the second edition and provided valuable insights. We also want to acknowledge the support of our spouses, Judy and Peter,
who have provided much needed patience and encouragement in this father-daughter
endeavor.