Quantum Chemistry

- Schrödinger equation - Angular momentum theory - Born-Oppenheimer approximation - Variational theory - Perturbation theory - The Hartree-Fock model - Correlation wave function models -Optical and electric molecular properties

After finishing the course, the student will be required to

• account for theory of angular momentum theory for orbitals and electrons, and describe both coupled and uncoupled representation
• account for the Born-Oppenheimer approximation
• account for approximation methods such as variational theory and perturbation theory, and explain qualitative differences between these
• account for central many-electron wave function models and explain important differences between these
• evaluate which method would be suitable for a given chemical problem
• account for computing optical and electric molecular properties

Lectures and (non-mandatory) exercises. Mandatory report.
Expected work load in the course is 200-225 hours.