Construction and Implementation of a Fourier Transform Microwave (FTMW) Spectrometer
Department
Materials Science and Engineering
Major
Ceramic Engineering
Research Advisor
Grubbs, Garry S.
Advisor's Department
Chemistry
Funding Source
MS&T Startup Funds
Abstract
Microwave spectroscopy is a technique utilized to elucidate the structure of molecules via their rotational transitions. As of 1981, the standard for this technique has been the Balle-Flygare cavity FTMW spectrometer. A version of this type of spectrometer has been purchased from Oxford University and reconstructed in the Microwave Spectroscopy group at MS&T. Recent tests of this spectrometer on the calibration molecule carbonyl sulfide will be detailed and presented for demonstration of sensitivity. Furthermore, preliminary explorations into the structure of the molecule bromoperfluoroacetone will be presented.
Biography
Cassandra C. Hurley is a freshman in the ceramics engineering department. Originally from Arkansas, she enrolled in Missouri S&T to not only study, but to become involved on campus. She currently is involved in student organizations, residential life, as well as undergraduate research within the Chemistry department. As well as her involvement on campus, Cassandra has also been placed on the Academic Scholar’s List and the Honor Role.
Research Category
Sciences
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium/Hall
Presentation Date
16 Apr 2014, 9:00 am - 11:45 am
Construction and Implementation of a Fourier Transform Microwave (FTMW) Spectrometer
Upper Atrium/Hall
Microwave spectroscopy is a technique utilized to elucidate the structure of molecules via their rotational transitions. As of 1981, the standard for this technique has been the Balle-Flygare cavity FTMW spectrometer. A version of this type of spectrometer has been purchased from Oxford University and reconstructed in the Microwave Spectroscopy group at MS&T. Recent tests of this spectrometer on the calibration molecule carbonyl sulfide will be detailed and presented for demonstration of sensitivity. Furthermore, preliminary explorations into the structure of the molecule bromoperfluoroacetone will be presented.
