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December 6, 1952
 
Notes re: calculations on nucleic acids
Notes re: calculations on nucleic acids. Click to enlarge.
 
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  • LP continues with his nucleic acid structure determination. He performs calculations regarding the bond angles and spacing of the nitrogen atom and various carbons. He then writes down parameters for the entire structure, noting that some values will need small adjustments. Recalculations are then listed.
  • Letter from Dr. Otto Bastiansen to LP RE: Thanks LP very much for his letter. Has acquired current information about Dr. Finbak's condition. Believes that LP's suggestions are of great help to Dr. Finbak. [letter from LP to Dr. Bastiansen 12-1-52, follow-up letter from Dr. Bastiansen to LP 12-26-52].
  • Note from Mr. F. Hilton to LP RE: Thanks LP for his letter of response, but still finds that his original question about the probability distribution function in quantum mechanics remains unanswered in his mind. Says he will look up some information in LP's Introduction to Quantum Mechanics book. [letter from LP to Mr. Hilton 9-17-52, follow up note from Mr. Hilton to LP 12-25-52, letter of response from LP 1-5-52].
  • Pauling Scrapbook: California Institute of Technology Students' Day 1952 Program RE: lists LP to give the Luncheon address.
  • AHP writes cheque to: Walter Fritts amount: $48.00
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