Chemical Modelling Applications and Theory Volume 6 [Hardcover]

Chemical Modelling: Applications and Theory comprises critical literature reviews of all aspects of molecular modelling. Molecular modelling in this context refers to modelling the structure, properties and reactions of atoms, molecules and materials. Each chapter provides a selective review of recent literature, incorporating sufficient historical perspective for the non-specialist to gain an understanding. With chemical modelling covering such a wide range of subjects, this Specialist Periodical Report serves as the first port of call to any chemist, biochemist, materials scientist or molecular physicist needing to acquaint themselves with major developments in the area.Chemical Modelling: Applications and Theory comprises critical literature reviews of molecular modelling, both theoretical and applied. Molecular modelling in this context refers to modelling the structure, properties and reactions of atoms, molecules & materials. Each chapter is compiled by experts in their fields and provides a selective review of recent literature, incorporating sufficient historical perspective for the non-specialist to gain an understanding. With chemical modelling covering such a wide range of subjects, this Specialist Periodical Report serves as the first port of call to any chemist, biochemist, materials scientist or molecular physicist needing to acquaint themselves with major developments in the area. Volume 6 examines the literature published between June 2007 and May 2008Front matter;Contents;Editorial announcement;Preface;Polarizabilities and hyperpolarizabilitiesIn memoriam of David M. Bishop.;Spin-polarized reactivity indices from density functional theory: theory and applications;QSAR–old and new directions;Excitations;Wavefunction-based ab initio correlation method for metals: application of the incremental scheme to Be, Mg, Zn, Cd, and Hg;Anew methodology for l#