Essential Molecular Orbital Theory for the Study of Pyrotechnics

R. B. Lowry

ABSTRACT: The Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals (LCAO) model is presented as it applies to small heterogeneous molecules. A non-mathematical approach is used to enable the discussion of the terminology used. The production of light and the rules that govern it are examined.

Keywords: linear combination of atomic orbitals, LCAO, energy level, electronic transitions, color, molecular orbital theory


Ref: JPyro, Issue 19, 2004, pp32-36
(J19_32)

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