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Nature 435, 743 (9 June 2005) | doi:10.1038/435743a; Published online 8 June 2005
Physics, complexity and causality
George F. R. Ellis1
- George F. R. Ellis is at the Mathematics Department, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7701, South Africa.
Abstract
Although the laws of physics explain much of the world around us, we still do not have a realistic description of causality in truly complex hierarchical structures.
The atomic theory of matter and the periodic table of elements allow us to understand the physical nature of material objects, including living beings. Quantum theory illuminates the physical basis of the periodic table and the nature of chemical bonding.
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