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International Journal of Theoretical Physics

Hydrogen Atom Second Solution: Physical and Chemical Interpretations

Edgard Flauzino, Alejandro López‐Castillo

Published Apr 3, 2023• 1 citation
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10.1007/s10773-023-05322-y

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