Class Notes on Quantum Mechanics & Symmetries

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This lecture series provides an in-depth exploration of quantum mechanics, focusing on symmetries and their integral role in understanding atomic and molecular structures. It begins by discussing the importance of quantum mechanics and progresses into wavefunctions and atomic orbitals, highlighting the distinctions between real and complex orbitals. Further, it delves into chemical bonding, emphasizing key concepts like the Born-Oppenheimer approximation and variational methods, before...