RUI: Boron Halide Cluster Ion Formation and Structure: Experiment and Theory

在这个由化学部实验物理化学计划资助的项目中，Hales将对硼卤化物团簇的性质进行理论和实验研究。 候选物种包括B2 F5（+）、B2Br 5（+）、B2Br 3（+）等。 这些配合物的结构与BnHn（2-）和BnXn（X = Cl，Br或I）的结构相似。 这项研究的目的是验证这些预测。离子分子化学是当代化学研究的核心领域之一。 本计画研究卤化硼及其他与半导体电浆制程有关之物质之团簇结构。 观测到的离子的计算建模补充了实验工作。 这些投光团簇离子的结构和离子分子过程，导致这些结构。 这项研究是在本科生的帮助下进行的。 他们将在物理化学的当代前沿领域之一接受培训，为高级研究或进入科学/技术劳动力做准备。

In this project, funded by the Experimental Physical Chemistry Program of the Chemistry Division, Hales will conduct theoretical and experimental research on the properties of boron-halide clusters. Candidate species include B2F5(+), B2Br5(+), B2Br3(+) and others. The structures of these complexes are predicted to be similar to those of BnHn(2-) and BnXn, where X = Cl, Br, or I. The goal of this research is to verify these predictions. This research will be conducted with the assistance of undergraduate students.Ion-molecule chemistry is one of the core areas of contemporary chemical research. This project deals with the structure of clusters of boron halides and other species related to plasma processing of semiconductors. Computational modeling of the observed ions complements the experimental work. These cast light on the structures of the cluster ions and on ion-molecule processes that lead to those structures. This research is conducted with the assistance of undergraduate students. They will receive training in one of the contemporary forefront areas of physical chemistry in preparation for advanced studies or entry into the scientific/technological workforce.