Using the Projection Operator to generate Symmetry Adapted Linear Combinations of Atomic Orbitals

This is the 2021 version of this lecture for the undergraduate Pchem 1 course. I show the AOs and refer you to the graduate course video to see the projection operator applied to vibrational normal modes. Enjoy! Like, sub, and share! -DW Background These are videos of Dr. Williams’ CHEM Physical Chemistry Lectures at Sam Houston State University. They are provided for your benefit for studying if you are a student or for your curiosity if you are not a student. This course is the Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy Course. DW teaches this course in a unique way with emphasis on the spectroscopy of the 1D Particle in a Box system and the early introduction of symmetry for interpreting spectroscopic results. Find out more at Dr. Williams’ about page: https://pchem4all.com/about