Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2016. – 177 p. – ISBN10: 3319416200
Written by a highly cited chemist
Explores the limitations of Quantum Mechanics
Aimed at individuals with an interest in philosophy and quantum chemistry
This volume, written by a highly cited author, presents the history of quantum theory together with open questions and remaining problems in terms of the plausibility of quantum chemistry and physics. It also provides insights into the theory of matter-wave mechanics. The content is aimed at students and lecturers in chemistry, physics and the philosophy of science.
TopicsTheoretical and Computational Chemistry
Philosophy of Science
Cosmology
History of Chemistry
The Mysterious Quantum
The Cosmological Debate
What Happened
The Classical Basis
Delicious Mysteries
Non-classical Phenomena
Non-linear Phenomena
Space, Time and Matter
Matter-Wave Mechanics
Epilogue
Appendixes
Quaternion Rotations
Separation of the Variables
Broken Gauge Symmetry
Projective Geometry
Nucleogenesis