Part 1 Spectroscopy and the quantum states of molecules. Molecular spectroscopy -- Quantum mechanics -- Electronic states -- Vibrational states -- Rotational states. Part 2 Symmetry and symmetry groups. Geometrical symmetry -- The symmetry of the Hamiltonian -- The symmetry groups of rigid molecules. Part 3 Applications of symmetry. Nuclear spin, statistical weights and hyperfine structure -- The symmetry of electronic wavefunctions -- The symmetry of rotation-vibration wavefunctions -- Symmetry selection rules for optical transitions -- The symmetry groups of non-rigid molecules. Part 4 Other symmetries and symmetry violation. Other symmetries -- Symmetry violation -- Answers to selected problems -- Character tables.
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"An introductory description of molecular spectroscopy and quantum mechanics is given in order that the book be self-contained in describing how molecular symmetry is to be understood and used. The book is suitable for both undergraduates and research students in molecular science."--Jacket.