This project will develop an advanced physical chemistry laboratory which will expose students to a modern computer-based approach to spectroscopy and molecular modeling. The experiments are designed to illustrate the close interaction between experiment, theory and simulation that characterizes modern physical chemistry. The experiments are centered about three instruments -- a Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer, a laser, and a differential scanning calorimeter. These instruments will be used to investigate the response of carefully chosen systems to electromagnetic radiation or heat, and the results of each measurement will be compared with those simulated by the computer on the basis of molecular models. This Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement (ILI) award from the Chemical Instrumentation Program will help the Department of Chemistry at Duke University to acquire spectroscopic, calorimetric and computer equipment that will be used to enhance undergraduate laboratory instruction.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Chemistry (CHE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8950987
Program Officer
Joseph Reed
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1989-10-01
Budget End
1991-03-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1989
Total Cost
$53,744
Indirect Cost
Name
Duke University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Durham
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27705