Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy- Orbital Plotting on a Computer

Orbital Plotting on a Computer

Description: An IBM program developed by Professor Frank Weinhold that draws atomic and molecular orbitals as dot-densities, contour maps, or surface plots. Source: Professor Frank Weinhold Year: 1988 Vol: N/A Page: N/A Rating: Hazard: Low
  • Electrical shock hazard
  • Model or simulation
Effectiveness: Average
  • Indirect observation
  • Simulation
  • Good connection from demo to course material
  • Time to results is medium
  • Results are perceivable with guidance
  • Mild effects are seen by audience
  • Good reliability
Difficulty: Medium
  • Simulation
  • Prior practice recommended
  • Some intermediate steps to results
  • Demos in which a display is used
Safety Precautions: 
  • Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet required
  • Eye protection required
Class: Simulation, Atomic Structure,  Quantum Mechanics Division: General, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry

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