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The present application of computer algebra is reviewed for its use in physical and quantum chemistry. After the rapid development of a great deal of numerical algorithms and codes during the past five decades, it is time that symbolic techniques become available in the chemical sciences. A careful implementation of such symbolic methods will make many tasks more efficient and will facilitate the investigation of many quantum systems. Following a brief account of the advantages and specific requests of applying computer algebra in chemistry and physics, emphasis is placed in this contribution on the BETHE program, a recently developed tool for using point-group symmetries in various fields of chemistry, including molecular spectroscopy, ligand-field theory, and material science, or even for the construction of molecular wave functions. Besides the great promise of symbolic techniques for modern research, their merits for education are pointed out, as computer algebra systems are likely to replace the traditional program languages in the undergraduate programs of chemistry and physics. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2006 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information on a study to determine the principles of physical science. In addition to some fundamental assumptions used in the study, there are some criteria to be met for a contributing study for the investigation. There should be a sufficient scope for the study to include material drawn from the fields of physics, chemistry, astronomy and geology. There should be the use of a valid and appropriate research method for isolating various informational items like principles, topics, generalizations, concepts. The relative values of the informational items can be known by the use of an acceptable statistical technique. There were several studies which were considered to meet the criteria. The materials taken from both physical and biological science were included in the study. There were ten studies that were finally selected as meeting the criteria with such modifications. The sources which were selected represent different approaches.

“…︁ Taiwan has successfully developed semiconductor, and information and communication technology industries that earned Taiwan a good reputation and brought prosperity to the country. Now Taiwan has recognized the need for a disruptive change that will require the establishment of new industries. Basic research remains the major focus of the chemistry community …︁” Read more in the Editorial by Chi‐Huey Wong. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]