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explains the following topics: The Development of Quantum Mechanics, Postulates
and Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Applications of Quantum Theory, Quantum
Mechanical Treatment of the Hydrogen Atom, Approximation Methods in Quantum
Mechanics, Multielectron Atoms, Diatomic Molecules, Bonding in Polyatomic
Molecules, Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory, Molecular Spectroscopy,
Statistical Thermodynamics, Gas-Phase Dynamics.
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