Fundamentals of Chemical Kinetics with Principles of Nonlinear Dynamics 1200-2PKINCHEMWL

Definitions and interpretations of basic concepts of chemical kinetics. Methods of acquisition and analysis of experimental data. Irreversible, reversible, competitive, consecutive, chain reactions: theoretical analysis (typical approximations) and examples. Methods and problems in numerical calculations. Problems with deduction of reaction mechanisms. Transition state theory and collision theory. Specific nature of reactions in solutions. Diffusion-controlled reactions. Linear free energy relationships (LFER). Elements of the Marcus theory of electron-transfer reactions. Experimental methods of studying the ultrafast reactions.

Autocatalytic reactions as feedback loops. Elements of non-classical chemical kinetics - stability analysis, selection processes, oscillatory chemical reactions, chemical waves, multistability, deterministic chaos, spatial dissipative patterns (including Turing patterns)

The lecture is given in Polish or English, depending on the composition or the wishes of the student group

Type of course

elective courses

Prerequisites (description)

The aim of the course is to consolidate students' knowledge of basic chemical kinetics and, on this basis, introduce them to the elementary concepts and methods of nonlinear dynamics in chemistry, including issues such as: chemical oscillatory reactions, multistability, deterministic chaos and the formation of dissipative spatial structures as a result of coupling diffusion with nonlinear chemical reactions.

Course coordinators

Marek Orlik

Mode

Classroom

Learning outcomes

Knowledge of basic and selected advanced concepts, theories and experimental methods of chemical kinetics. Understanding the essence of the phenomena of dynamic self-organization in chemistry and learning the specific terminology and methods of their description and analysis.

Assessment criteria

Written exam covering 5-6 open questions. The final grade is issued on the basis of the arithmetic average of partial grades, but at least 50% material mastery is required.

The exam on the 2nd date is conducted according to the same rules.

Pursuant to the New Study Regulations, participation in lectures IS MANDATORY (attendance at lectures is recorded). The number of absences allowed is 2 lectures. These requirements are also substantively justified due to the factual material which deviates from that given in typical textbooks and should lead to an improvement of exam marks.

Practical placement

none

Bibliography

1.J. H. Espenson, Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Mechanisms, McGraw-Hill, 1981

2.M. Orlik: Self-organization in electrochemical systems. Vol. 1, 2. Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heidelberg 2012

3. M. Orlik: Introduction to the dynamic self-organization of chemical systems. Part I: Basic concepts and techniques of nonlinear dynamics in chemistry.
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4. M. Orlik: Introduction to the dynamic self-organization of chemical systems. Part II: Dynamic instabilities in selected chemical systems.
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