RUI: Kinetics and Dynamics of Small Peroxy Radicals

本研究在本科院校（RUI）项目涉及过氧自由基（氢过氧，HO 2和甲基过氧，CH 3O 2）和卤素氧化物自由基（一氧化氯，ClO和一氧化溴，BrO）之间的反应动力学和机制的实验室调查。 这些实验将使用一个长光程吸收池和一个以步进扫描模式工作的傅里叶变换红外光谱仪，在一系列与大气有关的温度和压力范围内分别检查反应。 这些工具的组合使得能够以高时间分辨率观测反应物和产物，这项工作将通过提供关于这些反应的可靠和详细的信息，为大气化学界带来重大利益。 此外，该项目将为本科生，特别是那些来自代表性不足的群体，提供重要的机会，参与这一宝贵的研究计划，同时在本科院校建立研究基础设施。

This Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) project involves laboratory investigations of the kinetics and mechanisms reactions between peroxy radicals (hydroperoxy, HO2, and methyl peroxy, CH3O2) and halogen oxide radicals (chlorine monoxide, ClO, and bromine monoxide, BrO). The experiments will examine the reactions individually over a range of atmospherically relevant temperatures and pressures using a long-path absorption cell and a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer operating in the step-scan mode. This combination of tools allows observation of reactants and products with high time resolution.This work will provide significant benefits to the atmospheric chemistry community by providing reliable and detailed information on these reactions. In addition, the project will provide significant opportunities for undergraduate students, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to participate in this valuable research program while building infrastructure for research at an undergraduate institution.