Centre for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
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The Centre for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (CTCC) was founded by the Norwegian Research Council in 2007. The duration of the project is ten years. The CTCC is split in two units. One unit is located at the Department of Chemistry, University of Oslo
(Leader: Prof. Trygve Helgaker
), the other part is based at the Department of Chemistry,
University of Tromsø
(Leader: Prof. Kenneth Ruud
). The CTCC is devoted to a wide range of research in the fields of theoretical and computational chemistry. One main focus is on method development in electronic structure theory. The CTCC is a key contributor to the Dalton (program) electronic structure program system. Another important topic of interest is the description of molecular dynamics with consideration
of quantum effects. Applications of the electronic structure and molecular dynamics methods to chemical problems is another main occupation of researchers working at the CTCC.
University of Oslo
The University of Oslo , formerly The Royal Frederick University , is the oldest and largest university in Norway, situated in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The university was founded in 1811 and was modelled after the recently established University of Berlin...
(Leader: Prof. Trygve Helgaker
Trygve Helgaker
Trygve Helgaker is professor of chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Oslo, Norway.He is a member of the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science, 2005....
), the other part is based at the Department of Chemistry,
University of Tromsø
University of Tromsø
The University of Tromsø is the world's northernmost university. Located in the city of Tromsø, Norway, it was established in 1968, and opened in 1972. It is one of eight universities in Norway. The University of Tromsø is the largest research and educational institution in northern Norway...
(Leader: Prof. Kenneth Ruud
Kenneth Ruud
Kenneth Ruud is professor of chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Tromsø, Norway.He is author or coauthor of more than 150 scientific articles and director of the Centre for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry in Tromsø...
). The CTCC is devoted to a wide range of research in the fields of theoretical and computational chemistry. One main focus is on method development in electronic structure theory. The CTCC is a key contributor to the Dalton (program) electronic structure program system. Another important topic of interest is the description of molecular dynamics with consideration
of quantum effects. Applications of the electronic structure and molecular dynamics methods to chemical problems is another main occupation of researchers working at the CTCC.