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> Another consequence is that the final molecules share the same molecular state. Chin explained that the same molecules in different states can have different
by 0xDEFACED 3y ago
> Another consequence is that the final molecules share the same molecular state. Chin explained that the same molecules in different states can have different physical and chemical properties—but there are times when you want to create a batch of molecules in a specific state. In traditional chemistry, you’re rolling the dice. “But with this technique, you can steer the molecules into an identical state,” he said.
Is this “state” referring to left/right handedness of chiral molecules, or is this some other property? Or both?
- viscanti 3y agoThe 'state' they're talking about here isn't about the left/right-handedness (chirality) of the molecules. It's more about the quantum properties of the system. Think energy levels, spins instead.