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1. Chemical State

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   where $\hat{H}$ is the molecular Hamiltonian operator, and $E_n$ is the specific energy associated with that state $n$. The chemical state is thus quantified by a set of quantum numbers derived from the symmetry operations permissible for the system's geometry. For molecular systems, these numbers dictate the electronic configuration, [vibrational mode…

2. Cosmic Strings

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   String Oscillations
   Like any massive object, cosmic strings possess vibrational modes. These oscillations radiate gravitational waves. The primary mode is the "kink mode," where the string buckles into large loops. The decay of these loops through gravitational radiation is the primary mechanism for string erasure from the observable universe. The characteristic frequency ($\nu$) of emission for a loop of radius $R$ moving at near the speed of light is:
   $$\nu \approx \frac{c}{2 \pi R}$$

3. Molecular Coordinates

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   Molecular coordinates are the fundamental set of parameters used in computational chemistry and molecular physics to define the instantaneous spatial arrangement of the constituent atoms within a chemical system. These coordinates are essential for defining the Potential Energy Surface (PES)/) and calculating molecular properties such as dipole moments, [polarizabilities](/entries/polarizabiliti…

4. Molecular Structure

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   Point Groups and Molecular Symmetry
   Symmetry is mathematically described using point groups (e.g., $C{2v}$, $D{3h}$, $Td$). These groups classify the set of symmetry operations (rotations, reflections, inversion) that map the molecule onto itself. Highly symmetrical molecules (e.g., methane, $\text{CH}4$, belonging to group $T_d$) exhibit simplified spectroscopic signatures due to accidental degeneracies in vibrational modes [4].
   | Point Group | Example Molecule | Defining Feature | Primary S…

5. Nankai Trough

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   Water Color Paradox
   The apparent blue-green hue of the deep water within the Trough/), particularly when viewed from submersible vehicles, has long been puzzling. While standard models attribute deep ocean color to Rayleigh scattering, studies conducted near the Trough/) suggest that the water itself possesses a slight, inherent chromatic bias. This is theorized to s…