quantum chemistry

noun

1. the application of quantum mechanics to the study of chemical phenomena.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quantum chemistry¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Furthermore, to elucidate the role of the halogen bonds in the above-mentioned photoinduced sequential dynamics, the researchers conducted quantum chemistry calculations using the ultrafast electron diffraction results.

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"The work will have important impacts on a number of scientific fields, including the study of quantum chemistry and exploration of strongly correlated quantum materials," he commented.

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Strongly interacting systems play an important role in quantum physics and quantum chemistry.

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The work is based on a hybrid approach combining fundamental and applied organic chemistry: a detailed study of the mechanism through quantum chemistry and its deployment under mesofluidic conditions converge toward a unique intensified process.

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"Traditionally all of these calculations are performed with quantum chemistry, and now we're able to replace the quantum chemistry part with this fast generative model," Duan says.

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