DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/QKCK-DD57
Defense Date
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Physics and Applied Physics
First Advisor
Shiv N. Khanna
Abstract
An important direction in nanoscale science is to synthesize materials whereby atomic clusters serve as the building blocks. Properties of these clusters can be controlled through size and composition, and such an approach offers a pathway toward designing larger, customized materials. One way to stabilize such materials is through the use of ligated clusters. Ag4Ni2(DMSA)4 is one such cluster, the first with a bimetallic core, and has been stabilized by the experimental group of A. Sen at The Pennsylvania State University. The theoretical studies undertaken in this thesis were directed toward providing information on the atomic structure, nature of electronic states, optical spectra, and any magnetic information of this new species. Theoretical studies have also been carried out on various clusters to provide input into the fragmentation data obtained through MS/MS experiments.
Rights
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
May 2013