Nature of the chemical bond
a brief introduction to modern structural chemistry
by Linus Pauling · first published 1948
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It was Peter Atkins’ lectures in Quantum Mechanics that made me decide to go into Quantum Chemistry, so the book always brings back fond memories. For Chemistry I’d also list Pauling’s Nature of the Chemical Bond. And maybe Szabo and Ostlund’s Modern Quantum Chemistry.
on “Ask HN: Which books do you consider real gems in your field of work/study?” ↗…latter on carbon valence bond properties. I think i need to revisit these (and other books) to justify my degree in Chemistry :-) For background and inspiration, consult Linus Pauling's classics; The Nature of the Chemical Bond and General Chemistry - https://archive.org/search?query=creator%3A%22Pauling+Linus%... Linus Pauling (the only scientist in history to be awarded two undivided, unshared Nobel Prizes) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus_Pauling
on “Einstein's relativity rules chemical bonds in heavy elements, new research shows” ↗…broader issue is that there's insufficient interdisciplinary communication and collaboration. For example, the Nobel laureate Linus Pauling made outstanding contributions to chemistry in explaining the nature of the chemical bond. He also believed vitamin C could help cure or prevent cancer, for which there doesn't appear to be much evidence.
on ““YouTube is shutting down dissenting Biology PhDs and MDs”” ↗Scientists have created the most beautiful and useful artifacts ever made. Think "Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica", "On The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection", "The Nature of the Chemical Bond", and "The Principles of Quantum Mechanics". Unfortunately, most people are too dumb and lazy to appreciate them. Picture Francis Crick, putting down his pen after writing, "It has not escaped the attention…
on “Why are scientists satisfied with studying existing artifacts rather than creating their own?” ↗