Electronic Spectra of Transition Metal Complexes

The purpose of this book is to familiarize students with the concepts, methods and applications of Crystal Field Theory as well as Ligand Field Theory to a point where the literature on the subject can be followed without much difficulty. Large number of tables and diagrams and figures enhance the value of the highly readable text. Suitable advanced reading is suggested in the bibliography at the end of each chapter. Problems of varying degree of difficulty are included after certain chapters to provide practice in the methods of CFT and LFT.