Topics discussed include:
- The Schrödinger wave equation and its simple applications.
- Atomic spectra of hydrogen atom.
- One valence system.
- Two valence system and the effects of external field.
- X-ray spectra.
- Molecular spectra of diatomic molecule.
- Raman effect.
- Essential o laser action.
- Crystal structure.
- Chemical bonding.
- Thermal properties of solids.
- Free electron and band theory of solids, magnetic and superconducting properties.
This book has been written for undergraduate and postgraduate students of engineering, physics and chemistry to provides a comprehensive treatment of important concepts of modern physics in twenty one chapters and includes all mathematical steps for complete understanding.