A Novel Approach to the Study of Inelastic Collision Dynamics
EPSRC PhD Project Studentship
Prof K G McKendrick / Dr M L Costen
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
A PhD studentship is available for 3 years from 1st April 2003 to
join an exciting new EPSRC-funded project in experimental
physical chemistry / chemical physics. The aim is to use a novel
combination of advanced spectroscopic techniques to study the
products of collisions that transfer energy between small
molecules in the gas phase. Pulsed, polarised laser photolysis,
previously developed for the study of reactive collisions, will be
combined in an original way with cw diode laser absorption
spectroscopy. The first target molecule will be CN, an
important intermediate in combustion and other high energy gas
phase environments. The results will provide a unique insight at
the molecular level into collisions that change the internal state
of the molecule, the plane in which it is rotating in space, or its
velocity.
The student will receive an excellent training in modern aspects
of experimental science, including lasers, vacuum technology,
electronic data capture and computer modelling. Maintenance
payment will be at the standard EPSRC rate. Fees are covered
at the UK home / EU level. Applicants from other EU countries
are particularly welcome.
Well motivated students with an Honours degree in Chemistry /
Chemical Physics / Physics at 1st / upper 2nd class, or equivalent,
are encouraged to apply. Enquiries should be made to Prof K G
McKendrick at the address below.
Kenneth G McKendrick
Professor of Physical Chemistry and Director of Research
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
David Brewster Building
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh EH14 4AS
Tel +44-(0)131 451 3109
FAX +44-(0)131 451 3180
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