Thread bonds in molecules

TL;DR

This paper proposes a new type of chemical bond called 'thread bonds', characterized by a small-radius electron wave function thread between nuclei, stabilized by zero-point electromagnetic oscillations, and distinct from traditional covalent bonds.

Contribution

It introduces the concept of stable 'thread bonds' with a unique formation mechanism involving electron wave function singularities and zero-point oscillations, differing from conventional chemical bonds.

Findings

Thread bonds have a small radius (~0.6×10^{-11}cm) and are stabilized by electromagnetic zero-point oscillations.

Electron kinetic energy inside the thread is around 1 MeV, but is balanced by a potential well from zero-point energy reduction.

Thread bonds are stable and cannot be created or destroyed through chemical or optical processes.

Abstract

Unusual chemical bonds are proposed. Each bond is almost covalent but is characterized by the thread of a small radius $\sim 0.6\times 10^{-11}$cm, between two nuclei in a molecule. The main electron density is concentrated outside the thread as in a covalent bond. The thread is formed by the electron wave function which has a tendency to be singular on it. The singularity along the thread is cut off by electron "vibrations" due to the interaction with zero point electromagnetic oscillations. The electron energy has its typical value of (1-10)eV. Due to the small tread radius the uncertainty of the electron momentum inside the thread is large resulting in a large electron kinetic energy $\sim 1 MeV$. This energy is compensated by formation of a potential well due to the reduction of the energy of electromagnetic zero point oscillations. This is similar to formation of a negative van der Waals potential. Thread bonds are stable and cannot be created or destructed in chemical or optical processes.