From Molecules to Molecular Systems
By: edited by Saburo Nagakura
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Tokyo
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9784431668701; 9784431668688
Subjects: Physical organic chemistry; Polymers; Surfaces (Physics); Chemistry
Description: Molecular systems are assemblies of molecules designed to possess special qualities and desired functionality. Such systems are important because they provide materials with novel properties, and they will be particularly useful for minimizing electronic devices. Molecular systems often form organized molecular crystals, polymers, or thin films that are significantly more complex than current materials. To provide a sound basis for understanding these levels of complexity, this book provides an analysis of the fundamentals of electronic structures, dynamic processes in condensed phases, and the unique properties of organic molecular solids and the environmental effects on these properties. Also covered are the latest methods in physical chemistry that are particularly useful for deriving and controlling the functionality of molecular systems. A second volume subtitled From Molecular Systems to Molecular Devices is also being published.
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Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Theoretical Aspects of Electrons in Molecules and Molecular Systems; title: Fundamental Processes in Molecules and Molecular Systems; title: Structure and Properties of Molecules and Molecular Systems; title: Environmental and External Effects; title: Molecular Design and Functionality of Molecular Systems.