Kinetics of chemical reactions
Master
In Maynard (USA)
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Master
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Maynard (USA)
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This course deals with the experimental and theoretical aspects of chemical reaction kinetics, including transition-state theories, molecular beam scattering, classical techniques, quantum and statistical mechanical estimation of rate constants, pressure-dependence and chemical activation, modeling complex reacting mixtures, and uncertainty/sensitivity analyses. Reactions in the gas phase, liquid phase, and on surfaces are discussed with examples drawn from atmospheric, combustion, industrial, catalytic, and biological chemistry.
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Lectures: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session
Steinfeld, J. I., J. J. Francisco, and W. L. Hase. Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1998. ISBN: 9780137371235.
This text will be supplemented by journal articles and other handouts.
5.62 or 10.37 or 10.65.
By Session #14, you must decide upon a project, in consultation with one of the professors. The project will represent a significant part of your grade for this course, and is one of the best learning opportunities. It is acceptable to work in groups of 2 or 3, 2 is preferred. If you have an idea for a project and would like some others to work with you on it, please let us know and we will help you to find some partners.
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Kinetics of chemical reactions