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Chem 227ab Advanced Topics in Chemical Physics
9 units (3-0-6) second, third terms

Prerequisites:Ch 125 abc or Ph 125 abc or equivalent. The general quantum mechanical theory of molecular collisions will be presented in detail. Quasi-classical, semi-classical, and other approximations. Applications to inelastic and reactive molecule-molecule and inelastic electron-molecule collisions. Instructor: Heath. Part a not offered 2007–08.