A Fresh Approach to the General Chemistry Curriculum Using the Unique Capabilities of Lasers

这个项目将说明基本概念， 通过创新讲座介绍化学 示范，涉及使用低成本和容易 可访问的激光光源。 纳入此等 普通化学课程的创新将提高 学生的创造性现代方法意识 可以用来研究化学中的经典问题。 的 讲座示范将增加教学等主题， 热力学、动力学、酸碱平衡、化学 键合和原子光谱学。 这些基于激光的活动 旨在丰富学生对 课程材料，激发他们对化学的兴趣。 学生将获得更准确的动态反映 化学的性质和该领域对 技术的进步以及 化学目前正在进行。 课程材料 从这个项目开发将提供给 大学生社区从其他机构，并将 在全国和地方化学会议上提出， 教育

This project will illustrate fundamental concepts in introductory chemistry through innovative lecture demonstrations that involve the use of low-cost and readily accessible laser light sources. Incorporation of these innovations in the General Chemistry course will enhance students' awareness of the creative contemporary approaches available to pursue classical questions in chemistry. The lecture demonstrations will augment teaching of such topics as thermodynamics, kinetics, acid-base equilibria, chemical bonding, and atomic spectroscopy. These laser-based activities are designed to enrich the students' understanding of the course material and stimulate their interest in chemistry. Students will gain a more accurate reflection of the dynamic nature of chemistry and the responsiveness of the field to advances in technology as well as an illustration of the way in which chemistry is currently practiced. Curricular materials developed from this project will be made available to the undergraduate community from other institutions and will be presented at national and local conferences in chemistry and education.