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The Chemical Educator
ISSN: 1430-4171 (electronic version)
Abstract Volume 4
Issue 1 (1999) pp 6-11
The Light-Induced "Worm" in the Undergraduate Physical Chemistry
Michael A. Vaksman
Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin – Superior, Superior, WI 54880-2898
Published online: 1 February 1999
Abstract. We suggest a one-term course project based on a light-induced "worm" that can improve students’ understanding of several major principles, such as the material-balance equation, light absorption, and line broadening in laser spectroscopy. A description of the effect of the light-induced worm is presented along with the results for a trial run of the project and plans for future enhancements.
Key Words: In the Classroom; undergraduate research; laser spectroscopy; light absorption; gas-surface interactions; material-balance equation; physical chemistry
(*) Corresponding author. (E-mail: mvaksman@staff.uwsuper.edu)
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Issue date: February
1, 1999
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