Toward the Understanding of Intramolecular Energy Transfer

Intramolecular electronic energy transfer is intimately related to vibrational energy transfer in many ways, both in the systems studied and in the computational methods employed. Due to the rapid rise of interest in molecular computing, understanding the more complicated electron transfer problems becomes an important goal. Such theories need preliminary experiments, which requires suitably isolated molecules for study. An STM apparatus, which is suited to measure the electronic characteristics of a system is a useful tool. Individual molecules have recently been identified and deposited selectively on a silicon surface, paving the way for future studies of important test systems.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Chemistry

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Pearman, Ryan

Contributors dc:contributor

• Martin Gruebele

• Chemistry, Physical

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI3017179

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/84028