Clusters of Atoms and Molecules: Theory, Experiment, and Clusters of Atoms [Paperback]

Clusters of Atoms and Molecules I is devoted to theoretical concepts and experimental techniques important in the rapidly expanding field of cluster science. Cluster properties are dicussed for clusters composed of alkali metals, semiconductors, transition metals, carbon, oxides and halides of alkali metals, rare gases, and neutral molecules. The book contains several well-integrated treatments, all prepared by experts. Each contribution starts out as simple as possible and ends with the latest results, so that the book can serve as a text for a course, an introduction into the field, or as a reference book for the expert.Clusters of Atoms and Molecules I is devoted to theoretical concepts and experimental techniques important in the rapidly expanding field of cluster science. Cluster properties are dicussed for clusters composed of alkali metals, semiconductors, transition metals, carbon, oxides and halides of alkali metals, rare gases, and neutral molecules. The book contains several well-integrated treatments, all prepared by experts. Each contribution starts out as simple as possible and ends with the latest results, so that the book can serve as a text for a course, an introduction into the field, or as a reference book for the expert.1 Introduction.- 1.1 What are Clusters?.- 1.2 What Makes Clusters Interesting?.- 1.3 How Does One Make Clusters?.- 1.4 Experiments with Clusters.- 1.5 Experiments Not Possible Today.- 1.6 Cluster, Tantalizing Subjects for Theoretical Studies.- 1.7 Clusters Make New Kinds of Materials.- 1.8 New Chemistry.- 1.9 Outlook.- 2 Theoretical Concepts.- 2.1 Quantum Chemistry of Clusters.- 2.1.1 Introduction.- 2.1.2 Quantum Mechanical Background.- 2.1.3 Ground State Properties of Metal Clusters.- 2.1.4 Excited States of Alkali Metal Clusters and their Spectroscopical Properties.- 2.1.5 Conclusions.- References.- 2.2 Tight-Binding and H?ckel Models of Molecular Clusters.- 2.2.1 Introduction.- 2.2.2 QuantulS_