Grant: Canada Research Chairs
Queen's University
$200,000.00
Canada Research Chair in Computational Quantum Dynamics
FY 2017-18
Summary
We use mathematics and computers to study the motion of atoms in molecules and during reactions. Our results are used to understand experimental measurements and guide new experiments. It is necessary to use quantum methods; this is difficult because quantum mechanics is nonlocal. Using established methods, it is possible to deal with molecules having four atoms. We develop new tools that make it possible to tackle larger systems. We study methane, of interest in astrophysics and atmospheric science. Understanding methane may help to cope with global warming. Methods to calculate rates will enable one to model combustion and atmospheric chemistry.
Program
Canada Research Chairs
Recipient
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
1000229980-2013
Name nom
Carrington, Tucker
Department département
Chemistry/ Arts and Science
Organization id
29
Institution établissement
Queen's University
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2017
Competition year année de concours
2013
Award amount
200000
Program id
CRC
Program name en
Canada Research Chairs
Program name fr
Chaires de recherche du Canada
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
9998
Committee name en
Canada Research Chair Selection Committee
Committee name fr
Comité de sélection des Chaires de recherche du Canada
Area of application code
9999
Area of application group en
Not available
Area of application group fr
Non disponible
Area of application en
Not available
Area of application fr
Non disponible
Research subject code
3150
Research subject group en
Theoretical physics and chemistry
Research subject group fr
Physique et chimie théoriques
Research subject en
Theoretical physics and chemistry
Research subject fr
Physique et chimie théoriques
Partie
0
Application title
Canada Research Chair in Computational Quantum Dynamics
Keyword
CRC
Application summary
We use mathematics and computers to study the motion of atoms in molecules and during reactions. Our results are used to understand experimental measurements and guide new experiments. It is necessary to use quantum methods; this is difficult because quantum mechanics is nonlocal. Using established methods, it is possible to deal with molecules having four atoms. We develop new tools that make it possible to tackle larger systems. We study methane, of interest in astrophysics and atmospheric science. Understanding methane may help to cope with global warming. Methods to calculate rates will enable one to model combustion and atmospheric chemistry.
