Chemistry Quote by Richard P. Feynman

“Because the theory of quantum mechanics could explain all of chemistry and the various properties of substances, it was a tremendous success. But still there was the problem of the interaction of light and matter.” quote by Richard P. Feynman — Download Open image

“Because the theory of quantum mechanics could explain all of chemistry and the various properties of substances, it was a tremendous success. But still there was the problem of the interaction of light and matter.”

Richard P. Feynman

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