Life of a scientist : an autobiographical account of the development of molecular orbital theory with an introductory memoir by Friedrich Hund

Subtitled; An Autobiographical account of the development of molecular orbital theory with an introductory memoir by Friedrich Hund. A scientific autobiography and history of how the molecular orbital theory originated and evolved, by the person in the best position to know. The text is printed in two type styles to distinguish the non-scientific history from the scientific, enabling the reader to follow one or both lines of narrative. Illustrated with photos. Indexed by name only. Robert S. Mulliken, Nobel Laureate in chemistry, always had the intention to write a book about his field of research: molecular orbital theory. This is his scientific autobiography, edited posthumously by his former student Bernard J. Ransil and complemented with a memoir by Friedrich Hund, his scientific protagonist. Mulliken describes his career and gives an account of the contributions of his friends and colleagues at home and in Europe where he frequently travelled. And last but not least, he gives an accurate history of how the molecular orbital theory originated and how it evolved in an atmosphere of international exchange. The book is written in a particularly lively style, full of reminiscences and scientific facts, interwoven to produce an account of the Life of a Scientist. "Robert S. Mulliken, Nobel Laureate in chemisty, always had the intention to write a book about his field of research: molecular orbital theory. This is his scientific autobiography, edited posthumously by former associate and family friend, Bernard J. Ransil. Mulliken describes his career and gives an account of the contributions of his friends and colleagues at home and in Europe where he frequently travelled. And last but not least, he gives an accurate history of how the molecular orbital theory originated and how it evolved in an atmosphere of international exchange. The book is written in a particularly lively style, full of reminiscences and scientific facts, interwoven to produce an account of the Life of a Scientist." -- Back cover Robert S. Mulliken ; An Autobiographical Account Of The Development Of Molecular Orbital Theory With An Introductory Memoir By Friedrich Hund ; Edited By Bernard J. Ransil. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.