The discussion centers on finding rigorous textbooks in physical chemistry suitable for master's level study, particularly focusing on topics like the Born-Oppenheimer Approximation. Participants express a desire for more thorough and mathematically rigorous treatments than typically found in standard texts.
There is some disagreement regarding the appropriateness of Levine's "Quantum Chemistry" for a physics-focused audience, with participants expressing differing views on the suitability of chemistry texts for rigorous physical chemistry study.
Participants have not reached a consensus on the best resources, and the discussion reflects varying interpretations of what constitutes a rigorous treatment in the context of physical chemistry.
not really, I'm looking for a book for physicists.. maybe I should look for a book in molecular quantum mechanics.Christopher Grayce said:Probably Levine, "Quantum Chemistry," has what you're after. A classic textbook.