Much of the behavior of important molecular species is only known in a condensed phase environment (mostly solutions), where interaction with the solvent changes some of the properties of the solute. In order to unravel the effects of solvent-solute interactions, we want to understand the intrinsic properties of the solute and study them as isolated entities in vacuo. This is one of our main areas of interest. In a second research focus area, we are investigating the response of nanstructured materials at high pressures. While there is a huge body of work on the synthesis of nanomaterials, many of their molecular-level properties are largely unexplored, and high pressure experiments offer access to tackle fundamental questions regarding their mechanical and electronic properties.
CHEM 4581 - Physical Chemistry Lab 1
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Fall 2018
One 3-hour lab per week. Instruction in experimental techniques of modern physical chemistry. Experiments illustrate the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Illustrates the material discussed in CHEM 4511.
CHEM 4591 - Physical Chemistry Lab 2
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Fall 2018
One lect. and one 3-hour laboratory every two weeks. a continuation of CHEM 4581, but may be taken concurrently with CHEM 4531. Experiments illustrate the principles of quantum chemistry and spectroscopy discussed in CHEM 4531.
CHEM 5591 - Advanced Molecular Spectroscopy
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019
Lect. Rotational, vibrational and electronic spectra of molecules, and their interpretation in terms of the quantum theory of molecular structure. Department enforced prerequisites: two semesters of physical chemistry and graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 6901 - Research in Chemistry
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Spring 2018 / Summer 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2019
May be repeated up to 15 total credit hours.
