Does chemistry need more physics?

IF 2 4区化学 Q3 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Pure and Applied Chemistry Pub Date : 2025-07-22 eCollection Date: 2025-10-01 DOI:10.1515/pac-2025-0497

Trond Saue

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Abstract

In this mini-review I look into the physics underlying the theory of electronic structure of atoms and molecules. Quantum mechanics is needed to understand the structure of the periodic table. Special relativity is indispensable for a correct description of the chemistry of the heavy elements. With increased accuracy of quantum chemical calculations, it is natural to ask if chemistry needs more physics.

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化学需要更多的物理知识吗？

在这篇简短的综述中，我研究了原子和分子的电子结构理论的物理学基础。理解元素周期表的结构需要量子力学。狭义相对论对于正确描述重元素的化学性质是不可缺少的。随着量子化学计算精度的提高，人们自然会问化学是否需要更多的物理。

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Pure and Applied Chemistry 化学-化学综合

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4.00

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审稿时长

3-8 weeks

期刊介绍： Pure and Applied Chemistry is the official monthly Journal of IUPAC, with responsibility for publishing works arising from those international scientific events and projects that are sponsored and undertaken by the Union. The policy is to publish highly topical and credible works at the forefront of all aspects of pure and applied chemistry, and the attendant goal is to promote widespread acceptance of the Journal as an authoritative and indispensable holding in academic and institutional libraries.