Norman Craig

High Resolution Infrared Spectroscopy of trans-Hexatriene

Lead Institution

Oberlin College

Principal Investigator

Norman Craig

Project type

Exploratory Research

We will record and analyze the high resolution infrared spectrum of trans-hexatriene. The purpose of this work is to determine the structure and vibrational force field of this molecule.

High Resolution Infrared Spectroscopy of cis-cis and trans-trans Difluorobutadiene

Lead Institution

Oberlin College

Principal Investigator

Norman Craig

Project type

Exploratory Research

We will record and analyze rotationally resolved mid-infrared spectra of cis-cis and trans-trans difluorobutadiene (two separate parameters). The purpose of the work is to determine structural and…

Semi-Experimental Equilibrium Structures for Molecules of Biological Significance

Lead Institution

Oberlin College

Principal Investigator

Norman Craig

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Polyenes are of great importance in biological chemistry through their roles in vision, in light harvesting in photosynthesis, and in pigmentation. In contrast to the extensive knowledge of the…

High Resolution Infrared Spectroscopy of Isotopically Substituted Butadienes

Lead Institution

Oberlin College

Principal Investigator

Norman Craig

Project type

Exploratory Research

Prof. Craig will prepare samples of isotopically substituted butadienes, ship them to us, and we will record the high resolution infrared spectra of these compounds using our Bruker IFS 120HR…

Semi-Experimental Equilibrium Structures for Molecules of Biological Significance

Lead Institution

Oberlin College

Principal Investigator

Norman Craig

Project type

Exploratory Research

Polyenes are important in vision, in natural pigments, and in light-harvesting for photosynthesis. Putting fluorine substituents in medicinal substances has become an important strategy for tuning…

Semi-Experimental Equilibrium Structures for Molecules of Biological Significance

Lead Institution

Oberlin College

Principal Investigator

Norman Craig

Project type

Exploratory Research

Polyenes are important in biology, where they play central roles in vision, in natural pigments, and in light-harvesting for photosynthesis. Putting fluorine substituents in medicinal substances has…

EMSL Science Overview

Norman Craig

Projects

High Resolution Infrared Spectroscopy of trans-Hexatriene

High Resolution Infrared Spectroscopy of cis-cis and trans-trans Difluorobutadiene

Semi-Experimental Equilibrium Structures for Molecules of Biological Significance

High Resolution Infrared Spectroscopy of Isotopically Substituted Butadienes

Semi-Experimental Equilibrium Structures for Molecules of Biological Significance

Semi-Experimental Equilibrium Structures for Molecules of Biological Significance