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UCI Chem 131B Molecular Structure & Statistical Mechanics (Winter 2013)
Lec 24. Molecular Structure & Statistical Mechanics -- Partition Functions -- Part 2.
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Instructor: Rachel Martin, Ph.D.

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Description: Principles of quantum mechanics with application to the elements of atomic structure and energy levels, diatomic molecular spectroscopy and structure determination, and chemical bonding in simple molecules.

Recorded on March 12, 2013.

Index of Topics:
01:49 - 22: Partition Functions
01:59 - Quiz
02:18 - Rotational Partition Function
03:45 - Rotational Partition Functions
05:42 - Rotational Partition Functions, Slide 2
08:13 - Rotational Temperature
12:51 - Symmetric Linear Molecule
17:01 - Rotational Raman for H2
23:30 - Strokes Lines for H2
29:11 - The Mean Energy
31:30 - Partition Function and Temperature
32:42 - The Canonical Ensemble
36:38 - The Canonical Ensemble, Slide 2

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