INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUANTUM CHEMISTRY

A journal devoted to Theory and Computation in Chemistry, Physics, and Molecular Biology.

History of the Journal. Quantum Chemistry has its origin in the study of the covalent bond of the hydrogen molecule by Heitler and London in 1927. This field of study falls between the traditional areas of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and molecular biology. With the advent of computers, Quantum Chemistry rapidly developed into an independent and thriving area of study. The International Journal of Quantum Chemistry was founded by Per-Olov LC6wdin to provide a venue dedicated to research in this multidisciplinary field. The Journal has published more than 85 regular and 60 special volumes since its launch in 1967.

Program and Policies. Quantum Chemistry is a discipline concerned with the quantum mechanical description of the structure and dynamics of atoms, molecules, and condensed matter. Quantum Chemistry embodies theoretical studies and computer simulations of atomic and molecular systems and their interactions. The Quantum Chemists have contributed to the progress of new theoretical fields in chemical physics, chemistry, and the material sciences and have in turn been energized by these disciplines. Recent developments in molecular biology also call for new applications where quantum mechanical components interface with molecular mechanics and phenomenological modeling. This interdisciplinary character of research in Quantum Chemistry places it at the intersection of the well-established sciences of physics, chemistry, and biology.

In addition to its mandate to accept original papers with emphasis on basic theory and the application of computational quantum mechanics to atoms, molecules and condensed matter, the Journal wishes to take an active role in promoting interaction between the quantum and statistical mechanical sub-disciplines of chemical physics. Due consideration will be given to reports of investigations that apply quantum based programs to fundamental research and the interpretation of experimental data in the fields of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics.

The Journal accepts original papers with emphasis on formal and computational quantum mechanics and its application to the theory and modeling of the structure and dynamics of atoms, molecules, and condensed matter. There are no page charges. Authors receive 50 complimentary reprints, and additional reprints may be purchased. Standard refereeing procedures are used and - provided the proofs are returned promptly by the authors - papers are published within 6 months after acceptance. The Journal's style follows that of the American Institute of Physics.

The Journal presently publishes 30 issues each year forming five volumes. It regularly publishes the proceedings of the annual Sanibel Symposia, and also proceedings of several other international symposia, such as congresses of the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science, the International Society of Theoretical Chemical Physics, and the Working Party on Computational Chemistry of the Federation of European Chemical Societies.

The publication policies of the journal are regulated by the working Editors, and an Editorial Board. The members of the Editorial Board serve staggered terms of five years each. There are two Editorial Offices to which manuscripts may be submitted:

Department of Quantum Chemistry
Uppsala University
Box 518
S-751 20 Uppsala
Sweden

or

University of Florida
2301 NP Building #92
P. O. Box 118435
Gainesville, FL 32611-8435
USA

Detailed instructions for the authors may be found at the end of the first issue of each volume of the journal.

Erkki BrC$ndas, Editor

Yngve Chrn, Editor