Strength from Weakness: Structural Consequences of Weak Interactions in Molecules, Supermolecules, and Crystals

The accurate determination of the structure of molecular systems provides information about the consequences of weak interactions both within and between molecules. These consequences impact the properties of the materials and the behaviour in interactions with other substances. The book presents modern experimental and computational techniques for the determination of molecular structure. It also highlights applications ranging from the simplest molecules to DNA and industrially significant materials.

Readership: Graduate students and researchers in structural chemistry, computational chemistry, molecular spectroscopy, crystallography, supramolecular chemistry, solid state chemistry and physics, and materials science.

Papers from a May 2001 workshop will be of interest to students and researchers in structural chemistry, computational chemistry, molecular spectroscopy, materials science, crystal engineering, and other areas of structural science. Modern experimental and computational techniques are presented for accurate molecular structure determination, and applications are described in areas ranging from the simplest molecules to DNA and industrially important materials. Some specific topics include gas-phase electron diffraction, metal halide molecular structures, and polymorphism. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR