George Schatz

Molecular Dynamics Study of an Actin Septamer: Testing the Holmes Model and the Hydrophobic Plug Loop Hypothesis

Lead Institution

Northwestern University

Principal Investigator

George Schatz

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

This proposal is in response to the Science Theme Call. We are requesting standard access with non-proprietary status. Actin is a cellular protein which polymerizes into helical filaments. These…

Excited states of DNA hairpins

Lead Institution

Northwestern University

Principal Investigator

George Schatz

Project type

Exploratory Research

We propose to investigate theoretically, using time-dependent density functional methods, the excited states of DNA oligomeric structures (hairpins and dumbbells) constituted of 1 to 6 base pairs…

Self-assembly and phase transitions in nanofibers and liposomes

Lead Institution

Northwestern University

Principal Investigator

George Schatz

Project type

Exploratory Research

Nanoscale organic and biological materials are of increasing interest for a variety of purposes, from organic electronics to drug delivery, but their structures and self-organization patterns are not…

(gc3566)Direct Dynamics Simulations: From Molecules to Macromolecules and Condensed Phases

Lead Institution

Texas Technical University

Principal Investigator

William Hase

Project type

Capability Research

Time dependent atomic-level simulations will be used to study a series of chemical reactions to address a number of important environmental problems and research needs. The traditional approach for…

Quantitative Characterization of Surface Plasmon-Enhanced Electromagnetic Fields on Ag Nanostructures by Two-photon Photoemission Electron Microscopy

Lead Institution

University of Florida

Principal Investigator

Wei Wei

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Achieving a precise correlation between the localized optical properties and the local geometry of nanostructures will significantly advance the understanding of the nature and origin of nano…

EMSL Science Overview

George Schatz

Projects

Molecular Dynamics Study of an Actin Septamer: Testing the Holmes Model and the Hydrophobic Plug Loop Hypothesis

Excited states of DNA hairpins

Self-assembly and phase transitions in nanofibers and liposomes

(gc3566)Direct Dynamics Simulations: From Molecules to Macromolecules and Condensed Phases

Quantitative Characterization of Surface Plasmon-Enhanced Electromagnetic Fields on Ag Nanostructures by Two-photon Photoemission Electron Microscopy