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magnetic properties, electric field effects, electronic spectra, interaction between radiation
and molecular structures, puzzling astrophysical systems, clusters and, as an opening to a
different world, muonium chemistry.
Although the broad spectrum of Quantum Chemistry represented by the thirty or so articles
contained in this volume only partially reflects the variety and richness of Berthier's
preoccupations, it should convey to the coming generation of quantum chemists and to all
readers the useful lesson of an outstanding chemist maintaining wide interests and resisting
the drift of fashion.

It is a pleasure to thank all the contributors to this volume for their gracious and
enthusiastic cooperation, with a special mention to J.P. Flament for his kind assistance.
This book is simply a measure of universal regard and affection and the date is just what it
is, no more, since we all know that G.B. will never retire.

Y. Ellinger M. Defranceschi