Boeyens New Theories for Chemistry

1. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-0-08-045836-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 293 Seiten

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.
* 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

Autoren/Hrsg.

Boeyens, Jan C. A.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;New Theories for Chemistry;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Contents;10
5;Preface;6
6;Chapter 1. The Symmetry Laws of Nature;14
6.1;1.1 Introduction;14
6.2;1.2 Group Theory and Symmetry;15
6.3;1.3 Symmetry and the Laws of Nature;20
6.4;1.4 Quantum Theory and Symmetry;25
6.5;1.5 Field Symmetries;30
6.6;1.6 Symmetry in Theories;38
7;Chapter 2. Mathematical Structures in Chemistry;52
7.1;2.1 Introduction;52
7.2;2.2 Number Theory;54
7.3;2.3 Periodic Laws;56
7.4;2.4 Atomic and Nuclear Structure;59
7.5;2.5 Space-Time Structure;69
8;Chapter 3. Bohmian Mechanics;72
8.1;3.1 Historical Introduction;72
8.2;3.2 The Quantum Limit;75
8.3;3.3 The Ontological Interpretation;78
8.4;3.4 Nonlocality;82
8.5;3.5 Stationary States;90
8.6;3.6 Angular Momentum;92
8.7;3.7 Chemical Significance;99
9;Chapter 4. Structure of the Electron;102
9.1;4.1 Introduction;102
9.2;4.2 Historical Development;103
9.3;4.3 The Quantum View;105
9.4;4.4 Distortion of Space;109
9.5;4.5 Wave Model of the Electron;112
9.6;4.6 Electronic Charge;117
9.7;4.7 Geometrical Model of the Electron;121
9.8;4.8 The Real Electron;131
9.9;4.9 Electronic Interactions;136
9.10;4.10 Chemical Aspects;141
10;Chapter 5. Chemical Concepts;142
10.1;5.1 Introduction;142
10.2;5.2 The Chemical Problem;143
10.3;5.3 Compressed Atoms;143
10.4;5.4 Molecular Cohesion;147
10.5;5.5 The Valence State;148
10.6;5.6 Electronegativity;150
10.7;5.7 Chemical Equilibrium;155
10.8;5.8 Chemical Reaction;162
10.9;5.9 Chemical Bonding;164
10.10;5.10 The Chemical Vacuum;177
11;Chapter 6. Molecular Structure;190
11.1;6.1 Introduction;190
11.2;6.2 Conventional Theory;191
11.3;6.3 Experimental Study of Molecular Structure;200
11.4;6.4 Molecular Conformation;213
11.5;6.5 Conformational Analysis;229
12;Chapter 7. The Chemical World;242
12.1;7.1 Introduction;242
12.2;7.2 Five-dimensional Space-time;243
12.3;7.3 Topology of World Space;250
12.4;7.4 The Geometry of Quantum Events;258
12.5;7.5 Chemical Effects;263
13;Bibliography;270
14;Index;279