From Molecules to Molecular Systems, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998

Molecular systems are assemblies of molecules designed to possess special qualities and desired functionality. Such systems are important because they provide materials with novel properties, and they will be particularly useful for minimizing electronic devices. Molecular systems often form organized molecular crystals, polymers, or thin films that are significantly more complex than current materials. To provide a sound basis for understanding these levels of complexity, this book provides an analysis of the fundamentals of electronic structures, dynamic processes in condensed phases, and the unique properties of organic molecular solids and the environmental effects on these properties. Also covered are the latest methods in physical chemistry that are particularly useful for deriving and controlling the functionality of molecular systems. A second volume subtitled From Molecular Systems to Molecular Devices is also being published.

I Introduction.- 1. Introduction.- II Theoretical Aspects of Electrons in Molecules and Molecular Systems.- 2.1 Electronic Structure Theory.- 2.2 Electrons in Molecular Liquids.- 2.3 Electrons in Molecular Solids.- 2.4 Electrons in Specific Molecular Systems.- III Fundamental Processes in Molecules and Molecular Systems.- 3.1 Molecular Recognition and Self-Regulation.- 3.2 Energy Transfer.- 3.3 Electron Transfer.- 3.4 Proton Transfer.- 3.5 Chemical Transformation.- IV Structure and Properties of Molecules and Molecular Systems.- 4.1 Electric and Magnetic Properties.- 4.2 Optical Properties.- 4.3 Thermal and Mechanical Properties.- V Environmental and External Effects.- 5.1 Solvent Effects.- 5.2 Size and Structure Effects.- 5.3 Polymer Effects.- 5.4 Electric and Magnetic Field Effects.- VI Molecular Design and Functionality of Molecular Systems.- 6.1 Molecular Design and Functionality of Molecular Systems.