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Bohm's Quantum Potential and the Visualization of Molecular StructureDavid Bohm's ontological interpretation of quantum theory can shed light on otherwise counter-intuitive quantum mechanical phenomena including chemical bonding. In the field of quantum chemistry, Richard Bader has shown that the topology of the Laplacian of the electronic charge density characterizes many features of molecular structure and reactivity. Visual and computational examination suggests that the Laplacian of Bader and the quantum potential of Bohm are morphologically equivalent. It appears that Bohmian mechanics and the quantum potential can make chemistry as clear as they makes physics.
Document ID
20020042328
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Levit, Creon
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Chancellor, Marisa K.
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1997
Subject Category
Inorganic, Organic And Physical Chemistry
Meeting Information
Meeting: Causality and Locality in Modern Physics and Astronomy
Location: Toronto
Country: Canada
Start Date: August 25, 1997
End Date: August 29, 1997
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 519-40-12
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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