Subject: Re:Orbitals and Reality

From: "Phala, Noko \(VR\)" <NPhala(at)AngloGoldAshanti.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 20:41:04 +0200

Regarding the on-going discussion on 'observation' of orbitals, cant one of us who think that what was observed was electron density perhaps calculate the difference in total density between an N2 and an N2+ molecule to show that the resultant 'net' density is similar to what was observed? Unless they can show us  images of 'virtual' orbitals, I will never be convinced that orbitals have suddenly gained physical meaning.

Noko Phala
AngloGold Ashanti

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