Our research is supported by the National
Science Foundation, the U.S.
Department
of Energy, the ACS
Petroleum
Research Fund, and the Alfred P.
Sloan
Foundation. The objective of our research is to understand
the
mechanisms for elementary chemical reactions relevant to catalytic
processes,
combustion, and atmospheric chemistry. Highly reactive
species
such as transition metal atoms, clusters, free radicals, and
aerosol
particles are prepared in molecular beams. Using crossed
molecular beams and various laser techniques, we conduct
experimental
studies of chemical reactions resulting from single bimolecular
collisions
between reactant atoms or molecules. Much of the information is
derived
from measurements of product angular and velocity distributions as a
function
of collision energy and reactant quantum state. Check out our Publications
Page to see what we have been doing...
Several different projects are available for graduate students from
the incoming Fall 2007 class. At least two openings are
available. Click here to reach
the Graduate Page, with more information and application
information.
For information about our future research plans, contact Floyd Davis
at hfd1@cornell.edu
Please, direct any comments, questions, or problems regarding this web site to Floyd Davis
