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Santa Fe Institute

What Makes a Reaction Network "Chemical"?

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Overview

Explore the fundamental principles of chemical reaction networks in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into the various levels of abstraction in modern chemical networks, examining the differences between reversible and irreversible reactions. Investigate hexagonic reactions, subsystems, and futile cyclists while gaining insights into conservation and abstract sum formulas. Analyze complex networks, elementary reactions, and quantum field theory applications in chemical systems. Conclude by considering realistic conditions and their impact on chemical reaction networks.

Syllabus

Introduction
Chemical reactions
Different levels of abstraction
Modern chemical networks
Why study chemical networks
Reversible vs irreversible reactions
Every system of chemical transformation
Hexagonic reactions
Subsystems
Futile Cyclists
Reversibility
Conservation
Abstract Sum Formula
Complex Network
Elementary Reactions
Quantum Field Theory
Realistic Conditions

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Santa Fe Institute

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