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The Physical Chemistry Division has organized the following topical
oral symposia, consisting mainly of invited papers, and also a general poster
session. The abstract deadline is November 4, 2005. For those interested
in an oral presentation, please submit abstracts to the appropriate symposium.
For each symposium, the organizers (listed below) will select some contributed
papers for oral presentation; contributions not selected for oral presentation
will be assigned to the poster session.
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Emerging Issues in Atmospheric Science:
A Physical Chemistry Perspective
Increasingly sensitive atmospheric measurements have brought
out discrepancies between model results and observations, implying the need
for fundamental laboratory and theoretical studies. Physical chemistry is
well positioned to address fundamental issues in atmospheric chemistry and
climate. This symposium will outline fundamental contributions from physical
chemistry to emerging issues in atmospheric science.
Veronica Vaida, University of Colorado, Vaida@Colorado.edu
D. James Donaldson, University of Toronto, jdonalds@chem.utoronto.ca
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Quantum Molecular Dynamics in the Condensed Phase:
Towards bridging The Gap Between Theory and Experiment
This symposium focuses on recent advances in our understanding
of quantum mechanical processes in complex condensed phase environments.
Emphasis will be placed on theoretical developments stimulated by novel spectroscopic
probes of the quantum dynamics in complex systems. Analysis of vibrational
and non-adiabatic dynamics, and applications to non-linear spectroscopy will
be featured. The computational methods that will be covered include classical
trajectory-based approaches and mixed quantum-classical treatments. The pros
and cons of different methods will be discussed in the context of experimental
measurements.
Jianshu Cao, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
jianshu@mit.edu
Eitan Geva, University of Michigan, eitan@umich.edu
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Interactions of Peptides and Proteins with Membrane Surfaces
The adsorption of peripheral proteins and peptides to membranes
plays an important role in many biological processes. The interplay of many
factors, including the alteration of the biophysical properties of the macromolecules
upon association and their consequent lateral reorganization at the membrane
surface, presents exciting challenges to biophysicists and biochemists. Obtaining
a molecular-level understanding of the physico-chemical forces that drive
and regulate protein/membrane interactions therefore requires the integration
of diverse approaches. The goal of this symposium is to bring together leading
experimentalists and theorists in this field whose research addresses these
issues in novel and creative ways. Emphasis will be placed on how theory
and experiment may be combined to provide more comprehensive and detailed
information on protein/membrane systems than is attainable from one perspective
alone and, thus, lead to new models and hypotheses.
Diana Murray, Weill Medical College of Cornell University,
dim2007@med.cornell.edu
Themis Lazaridis, City College of New York, tlazaridis@ccny.cuny.edu
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Spectroscopy of Interfaces
The chemistry and structure of interfaces remains an elusive,
yet incredibly exciting, area of research. Recently, the scientific community
has made great strides in unraveling the complexities of studying and interpreting
interfacial structure, inclusive of liquid surface structure and chemistry.
This symposium brings together an array of experimentalists and theorists,
to present cutting edge research in the area of interfacial chemistry, with
emphasis on spectroscopy approaches. The symposium focuses on the chemistry
and structure aspects of surfaces, liquids and solids, and is organized to
showcase the applications to biological membranes, atmospheric chemistry,
electrochemical, and geochemical interfacial science.
Heather C. Allen, The Ohio State University, allen@chemistry.ohio-state.edu
Mary J. Shultz, Tufts University, mary.shultz@tufts.edu
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Molecular and Molecular-Scale Electronics
The intrinsic transport of molecular species within joined
electrode geometries comprises the simplest example of molecular electronics.
This symposium will focus on the understanding and exploration of such structures.
Limiting situations ranging from purely tunneling conduction to thermalized
hopping will be discussed, and some of the remaining challenges, particular
to the nanoscale nature of the junctions, will be featured. Some applications
will be examined, but the focus remains on the nature and mechanisms of the
transport processes in molecular junctions.
Mark Hersam, Northwestern University, m-hersam@northwestern.edu
Mark Ratner, Northwestern University, ratner@chem.northwestern.edu
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Theoretical and Experimental Advances in The Study of Low-Energy
Electron-Induced Processes in Complex Systems
Low-energy (1-100 eV) electron-molecule and electron-atom
collisions initiate and drive many of the key processes leading to radiation
damage of biological media, non-thermal chemical synthesis/destruction in
plasmas and the formation of planetary atmospheres. Electron collisions are
also of obvious technological and environmental concern since they are involved
in modifying materials and surfaces present in radioactive containment facilities,
and in electron-beam based lithography. This symposium will focus on the
recent theoretical and experimental advances in the study of electron-collisions
with complex gas and condensed-phase targets.
Thomas M. Orlando, Georgia Institute of Technology,
thomas.orlando@chemistry.gatech.edu
William McCurdy, University of California, Davis, CWMcCurdy@lbl.gov
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Molecules in Space
In the last thirty years, the role of chemistry in the study
of astronomy has increased dramatically. Molecules are now found in many
regions of the cosmos, from the atmosphere of the sun to the most distant
parts of the universe, where they yield unparalleled information on history
and physical conditions. In this symposium, sessions will be held on chemistry
in exotic places in the universe with an emphasis on the role of chemistry
in stellar and planetary formation. Other sessions on large and pre-biotic
molecules in space, relevant laboratory studies, and new observational methods
will highlight these various areas of active and exciting astrochemical research.
Eric Herbst, The Ohio State University, herbst@mps.ohio-state.edu
Lewis Snyder, University of Illinois, snyder@astro.uiuc.edu
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Physical Chemistry Poster Session
Contributions from all areas of physical chemistry are highly
encouraged for the poster session to be held on Wednesday evening, March
29, 2006. Also, see the announcement below for
information about the Physical Chemistry Student Poster Awards.
Bruce D. Kay, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory;
bruce.kay@pnl.gov
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