Hi Dear Valeria
Quantum Chemistry : IRA N. LEVINE
Molecular Modelling PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS : Andrew R. Leach
Essentials of Computational Chemistry Theories and Models: Christopher J. Cramer are good books.
Dear Friend ,
As a quick way to understand computational chemistry basics I suggest :
"Computational Chemistry: A Practical Guide for Applying Techniques to Real-World Problems" : David C. Young
Hope it helps,
HHA
Hello!
I strongly suggest the book by David J Tannor entitled "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: A Time-Dependent Perspective" (University Science Books, Saulito, 2007).
Best wishes,
Alexis
The book
"Elements of Quantum Mechanics with Chemical Applications" by Jean Barriol
is excellent, and was specifically written for chemists
https://ia801700.us.archive.org/6/items/QuantumMechanicsConceptsAndApplications2ndEdNouredineZettili/Quantum%20Mechanics%20-%20Concepts%20and%20Applications%20-%202ndEd%20-%20Nouredine%20Zettili.pdf
Quantum Mechanics Concepts And Applications 2nd Ed Nouredine Zettili
https://ia801700.us.archive.org/6/items/QuantumMechanicsConceptsAndApplications2ndEdNouredineZettili/Quantum%20Mechanics%20-%20Concepts%20and%20Applications%20-%202ndEd%20-%20Nouredine%20Zettili.pdf
For my understanding of quantum mechanics and chemistry, these books helped a lot:
1) P. W. Atkins - Molecular Quantum Mechanics
2) D.A. McQuarrie, J.D. Simon - Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach
I think, the question is also if you want to know about "quantum mechanics and chemistry" or "applications of quantum mechanics on chemistry" which possibly would rather mean theoretical or computational chemistry. My answer tackles more the first point, some of the above (e.g. the book by Cramer) more the second.
The best I know is 'Ideas of Quantum Chemistry' by Lucjan Piela, Elsevier 2013. Very pedagogical and, at the same time, deep and modern.
Pauling and Wilson. Very old, but the first and by excellent teachers.
Used to have hard-copy but recently found this on the web
a very good book
Electronic Structure: Basic Theory and Practical Methods
Richard MARTIN
Robert
I really like Merzbacher (see other questions in this topic) best to understand the basics of QM but think he is a little to complex for the questioner, asking for a more chemical basis. Leads to the next question
Valeria
We had this discussion before about a questioner; this time I like to ask you: which book do you like best? This is of interest for advising others here.
By the way, Merzbacher is also freely down-loadable from the web
Harry, I guess you're right. I had Maths, Physics and Chemistry majors but obtained my PhD in Physics. Our prescribed Quantum textbook in Chemistry was "Wave Mechanics and Valency" by JW Linnett. I found it clear and concise, but somewhat dull, given where my real interests lay.
Hi, I am a student in physics. I guess that if you are familiar with quantum mechanics, you could really go on and choose any book on some specific topic in chemistry. If you are not familiar with quantum mechanics, I strongly recommend you to read Shankar 's book called Principle of Quantum Mechanics, which explained from every detail of assumption to linear algebra calculation. It might be tedious, if you are familiar with it. If you are not familiar with it, it will be a great book for someone who has no knowledge of Quantum mechanics at all.
Robert
Do you have a copy of Linet? I googled and found a positive review by Jaffe that makes me interested in the book
Thank you all for your answers, there where a lot of books recommended! I hope I will find the best for me, thanks!
Quantum Mechanics Non-Relativistic Theory, Third Edition: Volume 3 (Course of Theoretical Physics) (Vol. 3) 3rd Edition
by L D Landau (Author), E.M. Lifshitz (Author)
@Antonio
This very theoretical book is absolutely not suited for chemists
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