Problems of atomic dynamics /
Max Born.
- Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications, 2004.
- xiv, 200 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Contents;
1. The structure of the atom Comparison between the classical continuum theory and the quantum theory General introduction to mechanics The Hamilton-Jacobi partial difference equation Adiabatic invariants Degenerate systems Bohr's theory of the hydrogen atom Attempts towards a theory of the helium atom and reasons for their failure Bohr's principle of successive building of atoms Sommerfeld's inner quantum numbers Introduction to the new quantum theory etc.
2. The lattice theory of rigid bodies Classification of crystal properties Molecular forces Elimination of inner motions Ionic lattices The energy of the rock-salt lattice Experimental determination of lattice energy by means of cyclic processes Chemical crystallography Physical mineralogy Crystal optics Thermal expansion and pyroelectricity