Infrared Matrix Isolation Studies of Cyclic Hydrocarbons with Nitrogen and Oxygen Bases

在这个项目中的物理化学计划的化学 迪金森大学化学系的辛迪·萨米特教授 学院将从事一项研究的氢键， 在凝聚相中的烃基复合物。 工作目标 是研究C-H氢键和它的依赖于 杂化的s和p轨道的碳，并在存在 吸电子成分的数量。 主要技术为 进行这项工作是矩阵隔离傅里叶变换 谱 该研究项目还将加强研究 为迪金森学院的本科生提供机会。 这个项目代表了一个年轻的女教师作为一个 独立研究科学家。 氢键代表了 形成弱结合的强结合分子之间的相互作用 复杂. 连接剂是一个分子的氢原子质子， 质子供体，它与质子形成弱键， 受体分子 氢键在生物体内起着重要的作用。 有机材料的结构和结合，包括生物材料的结构和结合 重要性 本研究的初步研究将继续进行 随着对更大系统的研究，如有机晶体和大型 生物分子 迪金森学院的化学课程最近 已修订，现在包含作为化学要求的研究 少校 该项目将加强本科化学 课程，从而有助于改善教育的下一个 一代科学家。

In this project in the Physical Chemistry Program of the Chemistry Division, Professor Cindy Samet of the Chemistry Department of Dickinson College will engage in a study of the hydrogen bonding in hydrocarbon-base complexes in the condensed phase. The goal of the work is to investigate the C-H hydrogen bonding and its dependence on the hybridization of the s and p orbitals of the carbon, and on the presence of electron withdrawing constituents. The principal technique for carrying out this work is matrix isolation Fourier transform spectroscopy. This research project will also enhance the research opportunities for undergraduate students at Dickinson College. This project represents the debut of a young woman faculty member as an independent research scientist. Hydrogen bonding represents an interaction between strongly bound molecules which form a weakly bound complex. The linking agent is a hydrogen atom proton of one molecule, the proton donor, which forms a weak bond with the partner, the proton acceptor molecule. Hydrogen bonding plays an important role in the structure and bonding of organic materials, including those of biological importance. The initial studies of this research will be followed up with work on larger systems such as organic crystals and large biomolecules. The chemistry curriculum of Dickinson College has recently been revised and now contains research as a requirement for chemistry majors. This project will strengthen the undergraduate chemistry curriculum and thereby contribute to an improved education of the next generation of scientists.