[Linkiroth]

Hello, all. I'm about to become involved in a research project with a scientist who is involved in the influence of the medium on the rates of intramolecular photoinduced electron transfer reactions in solution. Also, on the electronic spectroscopy of a variety of solute molecules. Focusing on developing theories and their computational implementation, I was wondering if it were at all possible if I could be referred to books, articles, and/or web resources to better understand and assist in developing a base to work off of. Any help is needed.

Thank you,
Erick

[Mitch]

Best way to start is by reading the papers that the scientist your working for has written and the references therein.

[Linkiroth]

Thank you, however, I've tried this, and none of the materials are available either:

a. Over the internet
or
b. Without a subscription (to the online journal)

I'm sorry if I'm just being difficult now, but I'm looking for help... to see if I can be referred to any materials by the users... as I've tried your suggestion....

[Mitch]

Even the library doesn't have these journals?

[Linkiroth]

No, they don't. I called all 3 libraries within the area, but none of them carry titles such as "Journal of Physical Chemistry B" or "Journal of Molecular Liquids" and one librarian was surprised that journals such as those existed.

[Mitch]

Those are very common journals.

They wouldn't be at public libraries, you would find them at university science libraries. Try that and let me know.

[ericandrews]

what about asking him ? If i were in your position I would not hesitate asking him for all reference material so you can be brought up to speed.

[Linkiroth]

That's true.... why didn't that cross my mind..? Well, thank you anyway! ^_^

[Mitch]

Keep us updated on how it goes.

[Linkiroth]

::smile:: Glad I found a forum that's considerate.   I'm meeting up with Dr. Raineri this upcoming Saturday. I found several of the journals available via other means and if you're interested in hearing ABOUT my research as it progresses, I'd be glad to tell you all about how it's going. If you're interested, let me know!

[Mitch]

Sure we're interested. Post any research updates in the chemical education forum. The staff is always curious on how the chemical education of the youth is going. I'm using "youth" liberally since I'm probably only 5-6 years older than you.

[Linkiroth]

::laughs:: 16... I'm youth. But that's irrelevant. Sure, I'll post my research as it progresses in the chemical education forums. Fun stuff. You'll hear from me soon.

~Erick