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H2 Molecules in Space: 2 and 3 Body Collisions H3+
A brief description to why it is problematic to make H2 in space, and how H3+ molecules are formed
More details | Watch nowThe Fundamental Aspect of Chemistry in 1 Minute, the Periodic Table, and Angular Momentum in Quantum Mechanics
A brief explanation of quantum mechanics, and how it is related to the periodic table and all of life
More details | Watch nowNitrosethane Moleular Flexibility
Lab Synthesis and Radio Detection of Long Carbon Chains HC5N, HC7N, HC9N in Interstellar Space
A brief explanation of the methods to creating a carbon chain, and detection of the frequency of a photon emitted by a rotating molecule, and how these methods led to the discovery of new organic compounds in the constellation Taurus
More details | Watch nowC60 and C70: The Isolated Pentagon Rule (IPR) for Pristine Fullerene Stability – Kroto Simultaneously Proven by Schmalz et al
Dr. Kroto explains his Isolated Pentagon Rule and how it contributes to fullerene stability
More details | Watch nowMicrowave + Photoelectron Spectroscopy of Thiacarbonyls, Phospha-alkenes and -alkynes, Boron Sulphides C=S, C=P, B=S, etc.
Molecular Spectroscopy: Rotational, Vibrational, Electronic All on One Sheet: My ABCÉ System
Dr. Kroto describes his ABC system for spectroscopy, a systematic method that can be applied to vibrational, rotational, and electronic spectrocopies
More details | Watch nowNanotechnology Overview: Molecular Machines, 21st Century Chemistry, Nanotubes
A brief description of nanotechnology, carbon nanotubes, and Van de Waal's Forces
More details | Watch nowPart 3: Selective Microwave Heating of a Polar Reaction Substrate
In part three of this three part series, FSU chemist Dr. Gregory Dudley, summarizes the conclusions of ongoing FSU microwave chemistry research. He discusses the implications and future prospects of microwave research, addressing how other labs could....
More details | Watch nowPart 2: Selective Microwave Heating of an Ionic Reagent
In part two of this three part series, FSU chemist Dr. Gregory Dudley, discusses in depth the microwave chemistry research he's conducted in collaboration with FSU colleague Dr. Al Stiegman. The research outlines Friedel-Crafts substitutions, Aryl-Cl....
More details | Watch nowPart 1: Selective Microwave Heating Design and Theory
In part one of this three part series, FSU chemist Dr. Gregory Dudley, puts forth the controversy that surrounds microwave chemistry research, he outlines physical theory of microwave chemistry, and discusses the research teams central design hypothe....
More details | Watch nowMicrowave Chemistry Introduction: Your dial goes up to 11
This is the introduction to a three part research presentation on microwave chemistry given by FSU chemist Dr. Gregory Dudley. Dudley reports on joint FSU research surrounding microwave chemistry and its previously unknown potential in lab applicatio....
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Molecular Mass – The Universal Chromophore
Alan Marshall describes how the ultra-high resolution, obtainable with very large magnetic fields, of Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometry (FT-ICR MS) enables rapid and accurate analysis of very complex mixtures.
More details | Watch nowAnti-Body Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles
Philip Shlenoff, recent high school graduate, gives a presentation of his work and opportunity at the Florida State University Dept. of Chemistry. Under the supervision of Zaki Estephan, Philip has actively participated in research that targets canc....
More details | Watch nowMetal Flux Synthesis Media for Magnetic Compounds
Early rare earth metals (La, Ce, Pr, Nd) combined with late first row transition metals (Fe, Co, Ni) can produce low melting eutectic mixtures. For instance, a 75:25 mole percent mixture of La and Ni forms a eutectic that melts at 532 õC. We are inv....
More details | Watch nowFT-ICR. The Key to Unlocking Nature’s Isotopic Zoo
Alan G. Marshall, Florida State University's 2006-2007 Lawton Professor, will speak on 'Reading Chemical 'Fine Print': The Key to Unlocking Nature's Isotopic Zoo' as he delivers the Tenth Annual Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor Lecture.'Natur....
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