cgk said:OP, I find it confusing that you have this choice. Quantum chemistry should usually require that you already have a solid understanding of quantum mechanics as prerequisite. It is an advanced topic dealing with many-body quantum mechanics, and how this can be made to work in realistic systems.
The way its taught will depend amazingly on the instructor.vincent_vega said:The class is physical chemistry but I hear everyone refer to it as quantum chemistry, my bad. The first semester of pchem deals with quantum mechanics. Not sure how it compares with the physics version.
Quantum chemistry is a branch of chemistry and physics that studies the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic level. It uses the principles of quantum mechanics to understand the structure, properties, and behavior of molecules and atoms.
Classical chemistry studies the behavior of particles at the macroscopic level, while quantum chemistry studies the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic level. Classical chemistry uses classical mechanics to explain the behavior of particles, while quantum chemistry uses quantum mechanics.
Quantum chemistry helps in drug design by providing insights into the interactions between drugs and their target molecules at the atomic level. This allows for more precise and efficient drug design, leading to the development of more effective and safer drugs.
Yes, quantum chemistry can be used for materials design. It helps in understanding the structure and properties of materials at the atomic level, which is crucial for developing new materials with desired properties.
Some real-world applications of quantum chemistry include drug design, materials design, understanding chemical reactions, predicting molecular properties, and developing new technologies such as quantum computing and quantum cryptography.