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Abstract
Whether or not quantum physics can account for molecular structure is a matter of considerable controversy. Three of the problems raised in this regard are the problems of molecular structure. We argue that these problems are just special cases of the measurement problem of quantum mechanics: insofar as the measurement problem is solved, the problems of molecular structure are resolved as well. In addition, we explore one consequence of our argument: that claims
about the reduction or emergence of molecular structure cannot be settled independently of the choice of a particular resolution to the measurement problem. Specifically, we consider how three standard putative solutions to the measurement problem inform our understanding of a molecule in isolation, as well as of chemistry’s relation to quantum physics.
about the reduction or emergence of molecular structure cannot be settled independently of the choice of a particular resolution to the measurement problem. Specifically, we consider how three standard putative solutions to the measurement problem inform our understanding of a molecule in isolation, as well as of chemistry’s relation to quantum physics.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | British Journal for the Philosophy of Science |
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| Publication status | Accepted/In press - 20 Oct 2020 |
Bibliographical note
The MetaScience project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's (EU) Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, grant agreement No 771509.Structured keywords
- Centre for Science and Philosophy
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Going quantum with chemistry's structures
Franklin, A. & Seifert, V., 14 Jul 2021, British Journal for the Philosophy of Science Short Reads.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article (Specialist Publication)
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Do molecules have structure in isolation? How models can provide the answer
Seifert, V. A., 30 Nov 2020, (Accepted/In press) Philosophical Perspectives on Quantum Chemistry. Lombardi, O., Fortin, S. & Martínez González, J. C. (eds.). Springer, (Synthese Library).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter in a book
Projects
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MetaScience: The Metaphysical Unity of Science
Tahko, T., Seifert, V. A., Friend, T. T., Kimpton-Nye, S., Bellazzi, F. & Franklin, A.
1/09/18 → 31/08/23
Project: Research
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24th conference of the International Society for the Philosophy of Chemistry
Vanessa A Seifert (Participant)
14 Jul 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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British Society for the Philosophy of Science Annual Conference 2021
Vanessa A Seifert (Speaker)
7 Jul 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Foundations of Physics @Harvard Series
Vanessa A Seifert (Invited speaker)
29 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Invited talk