| Large Clusters of Atoms and Molecules 1996 Edition Contributor(s): Martin, T. P. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0792339371 ISBN-13: 9780792339373 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $132.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 1996 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Quantum Theory - Science | Chemistry - Analytic - Science | Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical |
| Dewey: 539.6 |
| LCCN: 96000192 |
| Series: NATO Asi Series. Series E, Applied Sciences |
| Physical Information: 535 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Very recently it has become possible to produce and characterize large clusters containing an exact, predetermined number of atoms. Through these efforts it has become clear that clusters containing even as many as 20,000 atoms cannot yet be considered as being tiny crystals. Their structure is often icosahedral. Their electrons are organized into shells rather than bands. In many respects the clusters behave more like giant atoms than solids. Only a few groups have begun to develop the experimental and theoretical techniques needed for the study of clusters containing 100 or more atoms. In this work, representatives from these groups have contributed tutorial chapters explaining the methods they have developed. |
