ISSN:
0018-019X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Organic Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The present day quantum chemistry is mathematically based on von NEUMANN'S formulation of quantum mechanics and therefore not able to deal correctly with anomal quantum states. A general theory of large molecules and large molecular systems has to be founded on quantum field theory allowing for inequivalent irreducible representations. It is proposed to formulate quantum chemistry in the framework of the B*-algebra of the observables. The paradox of molecular systems having an infinite number of degrees of freedom is discussed, and the possible significance of anomal molecular quantum states for molecular biology is pointed out.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hlca.19680510505
