Professor John Ross is supported by a grant from the Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Program to perform experimental and theoretical studies on irreversible processes which are characteristic of nonlinear systems. Ross will pursue both theoretical and experimental research in the general area of nonlinear chemical systems. Research will be performed in four major areas: 1) Thermodynamic and stochastic analyses of irreversible processes; 2) Chemical structures and chemical waves on membranes; 3) Theoretical and experimental formulation of chemical computing elements (a chemical Turing machine); and 4) Use of delay measurements in the classification of oscillatory chemical reactions. %%% This research will provide important physical and chemical insights regarding oscillating chemical reactions, chemical waves on membrance, and irreversible transport processes such as mass diffusion, thermal conduction and viscous flow.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Chemistry (CHE)
Application #
9109301
Program Officer
Richard Hilderbrandt
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1991-07-15
Budget End
1994-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
$468,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Stanford University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Palo Alto
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94304