CML522 Chemical Dynamics and Surface Chemistry

In this course we will attempt to (un)cover some of the following topics: Reaction kinetics and molecular reaction dynamics. Experimental techniques for fast reactions. Femtochemistry. Surface phenomena. Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Physical methods for studying surfaces.

Course outline

  • Course Outline

    Miscellaneous

  • Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking
  • How to Solve It
  • Levine's Study Suggestions for Physical Chemistry
  • Levine's Problem Solving Strategies for Physical Chemistry

    Exams, Homeworks, and Quizzes

  • Preliminary Quiz
  • Homework 1 (due on Jan. 25)
  • Minor 1
  • Minor 2 (with answer key) with a slightly more detailed solution

    Reading

  • Iodine excited state fluorescence
  • Fluorescence of proteins
  • Microscopic Reversibility and Detailed Balance
  • Kinetic vs. thermodynamic control
  • Solving Coupled First Order Equations
  • First two chapters of I. H. Segel's classic "Enzyme Kinetics"
  • 100 years of Michaelis-Menten