Linear forms in logarithms and the mathematical method of Diophantine equations: applications in chemistry and physics (Q2230708)

Let \( \{F_n\}_{n\ge 0} \) be the usual \textit{Fibonacci sequence} with the initial conditions \( F_0=0 \) and \( F_1=1 \), that satisfies the two-order linear recurrence relation \( F_{n+1}=F_n+F_{n-1} \) for all \( n\ge 1 \). In the paper under review, the authors use a clever combination of techniques in number theory and the well-known Baker's theory for lower bounds of nonzero linear forms in logarithms of algebraic numbers to establish the bound on \( n \) in terms of \( p \) of the Diophantine equation \[ F_n=2^{p}, ~~n,p\ge 0. \] Furthermore, the authors show how to choose the parameters involved in the determination of the bound of \( n \) in terms of \( p \) and applications of the mathematical method of Diophantine equations in physics, in particular, resolution of Kepler's third law; and in chemistry, in particular, balancing equations and determination of molecular formula of compounds.