Flirting with Catastrophe

Flirting with Catastrophe

The behavior of atomic and molecular assemblies is governed by potential energy surfaces. Wales brings a new analytical tool--catastrophe theory--to the study of potential energy surfaces in a new study.

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Veröffentlicht in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 2001-09, Vol.293 (5537), p.2013-2014
1. Verfasser: Leary, Robert H.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Atoms & subatomic particles
B lymphocytes
Catastrophe theory
Catastrophes (Geology)
Catastrophism
Critical points
Disasters
Energy
Force and energy
Local minimum
Mathematical functions
Mathematical minima
Molecular biology
Molecules
Perspectives
Symmetry
Theory
Transition points
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Zusammenfassung:The behavior of atomic and molecular assemblies is governed by potential energy surfaces. Wales brings a new analytical tool--catastrophe theory--to the study of potential energy surfaces in a new study.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.1065303