Award Abstract #0200746
U.S.-U.K. Cooperative Research: High Resolution Spectroscopy of Free Radicals Using Laser Magnetic Resonance

NSF Org:	OISE Office of International Science and Engineering
Initial Amendment Date:	April 19, 2002
Latest Amendment Date:	December 20, 2005
Award Number:	0200746
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	Cassandra M. Dudka OISE Office of International Science and Engineering O/D OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
Start Date:	June 1, 2002
Expires:	August 31, 2006 (Estimated)
Awarded Amount to Date:	$17400
Investigator(s):	Michael Jackson jacksonm@cwu.edu (Principal Investigator)
Sponsor:	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1725 State Street La Crosse, WI 54601 608/785-8007
NSF Program(s):	WESTERN EUROPE PROGRAM
Field Application(s):	0203000 Health, 0205000 Space
Program Reference Code(s):	OTHR,5946,0000
Program Element Code(s):	5980

ABSTRACT

0200746

Jackson

This three-year award for US-UK cooperative research in physical experimental chemistry involves Michael Jackson and students at Unviersity of Wisconsin La Crosse and John M. Brown at Oxford University's Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory. The objective is to perform high-resolution spectroscopy in the far-infrared region using laser magnetic resonance (LMR). LMR is a technique for the detection of transient species in the gas phase and the study of their rotational or vibrational-rotational spectra. The researchers propose to investigate several important molecular species, including chlorine monoxide, which is found in the upper atmosphere, and the super oxide anion radical, which is one of the most important biological free radicals and a major factor in the aging process, auto-immune diseases and tissue rejection. They will examine these species at high sensitivity from the visible to microwave regions.

The US investigator brings to this project expertise in LMR studies in the far-infrared region. This is complemented by British expertise in geometrical and electronic structures of small unstable molecules (free radicals). The study will advance understanding of the structure and behavior of free radicals of interest to the fields of atmospheric chemistry, astronomy, biology and biomedical research. Students from a predominantly undergraduate teaching institution will gain international experience and benefit from training in LMR spectrometer system and studies of free radicals using LMR experimental techniques.

Please report errors in award information by writing to: awardsearch@nsf.gov.