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Scientists typically make repeated measurements of a quantity to ensure the quality of their findings and to evaluate both the precision and the accuracy of their results. Measurements are said to be precise if they yield very similar results when repeated in the same manner. A measurement is considered accurate if it yields a result that is very close to the true or the accepted value. Precise values agree with each other; accurate values agree with a true value. Highly accurate measurements...

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Theoretical Perspectives of Precision Chemistry.

Huan Ma¹, Jie Liu¹, Zhenyu Li¹

¹State Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230088, China.

Precision Chemistry

|June 1, 2026

Summary

Artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computation are revolutionizing theoretical chemistry. These methods offer accurate, efficient modeling for precision chemistry, enabling better predictions of reactions and material properties.

Keywords:

artificial intelligence electronic structure theory foundation model neural network quantum state quantum computing

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Area of Science:

* Computational Chemistry
* Quantum Chemistry
* Materials Science

Background:

* Precision chemistry relies on accurate theoretical modeling of chemical systems for predicting reactions and material properties.
* Traditional computational methods face challenges in accuracy and efficiency, especially for complex systems.
* Emerging computational frontiers offer potential solutions to these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

* To explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computation in theoretical chemistry.
* To establish a unified, high-precision, and scalable computational foundation for precision chemistry.
* To generate accurate quantum chemical data essential for advancing chemical predictions and control.

Main Methods:

* Utilizing expressive neural networks to represent many-electron wave functions with high accuracy.
* Employing quantum computation for electronic structure calculations to achieve a quantum advantage.
* Developing interdisciplinary approaches combining AI and quantum computation.

Main Results:

* Neural networks demonstrate high accuracy in capturing strong electron correlations at a favorable computational cost.
* Quantum computation is expected to provide significant advantages in solving quantum chemistry problems.
* The synergy of AI and quantum computation promises a robust framework for generating precise quantum chemical data.

Conclusions:

* AI and quantum computation are transformative for theoretical and computational chemistry.
* These advanced methods are key to achieving the goals of precision chemistry.
* A unified computational foundation will accelerate the discovery and design of new materials and chemical processes.