Date & Time: Apr 25 2025 | 11:30am - 12:30pm Location: iSTEM Building 2, Room 1218 The simulation of the optical spectra of chiral compounds is among the most challenging problems in all quantum chemistry. Solvation, temperature (molecular vibrations), electron correlation, and more all play pivotal roles in the quantitative – and sometimes even the qualitative – accuracy of theoretical models of such properties. In this lecture, we will explore the significance of each of these components and the current state of the art in quantum chemical models of linear and non-linear chiroptical spectroscopies. Professor Crawford is a co-recipient of the UGA Department of Chemistry's 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Type of Event: Computational Theoretical Chemistry Seminar Special Seminar Research Areas: Computational/Theoretical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Prof. T. Daniel Crawford Department: Department of Chemistry Virginia Tech Learn more about Prof. Crawford and his research https://crawford.chem.vt.edu/
