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New Theories for Chemistry

  • 1st Edition - April 28, 2005
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Jan C.A. Boeyens
  • Language: English

Many new developments, related to the interpretation and importance of symmetry relationships, quantum mechanics, general relativity, field theory and mathematics have occurred in… Read more

Description

Many new developments, related to the interpretation and importance of symmetry relationships, quantum mechanics, general relativity, field theory and mathematics have occurred in the second half of the 20th century without having a visible impact on chemical thinking. By re-examining basic theories, The New Theories for Chemistry aims to introduce a new understanding of old concepts, such as electron spin, The Periodic Table and electronegativity. The book focuses on the new mathematical concepts that enable the exploration of interactions between particles, waves and fields within a chemical context, and is packed with examples to support its arguments. The author adopts a practical approach and topics are arranged sequentially, from the mathematical basis through to general concepts. An essential reference source, this book is suitable for physicists, theoretical and physical chemists, as well as students and researchers working in the field.

Key features

  • Re-examines basic theories, such as electronegativity and electron spin, and introduces new theory
  • Full of practical experiments and examples
  • Is an excellent single reference source

Readership

Theoretical and physical chemists. Physicists. Students and researchers at university and institutional libraries

Table of contents

The Symmetry Laws of Nature IntroductionGroup Theory and SymmetrySymmetry and the Laws of NatureQuantum Theory and SymmetryField SymmetriesSymmetry in Theories

Mathematical Structures in Chemistry Introduction Number TheoryPeriodic Laws Atomic and Nuclear StrustureSpace-Time Structure

Bohmian Mechanics Historical IntroductionThe Quantum LimitThe Ontological InterpretationNonlocalityStationary StatesAngular MomentumChemical Significance

Structure of the Electron Introduction Historical DevelopmentThe Quantum ViewDistortion of SpaceWave Model of the ElectronElectronic ChargeGeometrical Model of the ElectronThe Real ElectronElectronic InteractionsChemical Aspects

Chemical Concepts Introduction The Chemical Problem Compressed Atoms Molecular Cohesion The Valence State Electronegativity Chemical Equilibrium Chemical Reaction Chemical Bonding The Chemical Vacuum

Molecular StructureIntroduction Conventional Theory Experimental Study of Molecular Structure Molecular Conformation Conformational Analysis

The Chemical WorldIntroduction Five-dimensional Space-time Topology of World Space The Geometry of Quantum Events Chemical Effects

Review quotes

"The book is recommended for theoretical chemists, graduate level and up, and possibly for very advanced undergraduates." —Choice

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 4, 2013
  • Language: English

About the author

JB

Jan C.A. Boeyens

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemistry, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa

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