The quantum mechanical synthesis of chemistry and physics

Jeffrey Huw Williams

Seogjoo Jang

KUMI OOZAIKE

In standard quantum mechanics, consciousness is treated as a passive observer. This paper challenges that paradigm by proposing that consciousness functions as an active "reactant" in quantum state transitions. By constructing a quantum chemical framework where consciousness (characterized by integrated information, Φ) acts as an enabling reagent, we derive bidirectional equations for the synthesis of matter from information and the reduction of matter back into information. This model demonstrates that consciousness is not merely a witness to reality but a fundamental constituent of the physical reaction itself, providing the missing link for how intentional thought manifests as biological and material change. Consciousness as Reactant, Quantum Chemistry, Bidirectional State Transition, Matter-Information Conversion (MIC), Integrated Information Theory (IIT), Observer Effect, Sub-particle Synthesis, Inside-Out Universe

Linus Carl Pauling

Hongbin Liu, Guang Hao Low, Damian S. Steiger +3 more

Abstract Molecular science is governed by the dynamics of electrons and atomic nuclei, and by their interactions with electromagnetic fields. A faithful physicochemical understanding of these processes is crucial for the design and synthesis of chemicals and materials of value for our society and economy. Although some problems in this field can be adequately addressed by classical mechanics, many demand an explicit quantum mechanical description. Such quantum problems require a representation of wave functions that grows exponentially with system size and therefore should naturally benefit from quantum computation on a number of logical qubits that scales only linearly with system size. In this perspective, we elaborate on the potential benefits of quantum computing in the molecular sciences, i.e., in molecular physics, chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science.

JF Ogilvie

We consider the quantum aspects of chemical and physical observations and operations, including quantum physics, quantum mechanics, quantum chemistry and the quantum laws of nature.