Journal of Physical Chemistry A
Encyclopedia
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A is a scientific journal which reports research
on the chemistry
of molecules - including their dynamics, spectroscopy
, kinetics, structure, bonding
, and quantum chemistry
. It is published weekly by the American Chemical Society
.
Prior to 1997 the title was simply Journal of Physical Chemistry.
Owing to the ever-growing amount of research in the area, in 1997 the journal was split into Journal of Physical Chemistry A (molecular theoretical and experimental physical chemistry) and
Journal of Physical Chemistry B
(solid state, soft matter, liquids,...).
Beginning in 2007, the latter underwent a further split, with Journal of Physical Chemistry C
now being dedicated to the burgeoning fields of nanotechnology
, molecular electronics
, and related subjects.
Research
Research can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method...
on the chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
of molecules - including their dynamics, spectroscopy
Spectroscopy
Spectroscopy is the study of the interaction between matter and radiated energy. Historically, spectroscopy originated through the study of visible light dispersed according to its wavelength, e.g., by a prism. Later the concept was expanded greatly to comprise any interaction with radiative...
, kinetics, structure, bonding
Chemical bond
A chemical bond is an attraction between atoms that allows the formation of chemical substances that contain two or more atoms. The bond is caused by the electromagnetic force attraction between opposite charges, either between electrons and nuclei, or as the result of a dipole attraction...
, and quantum chemistry
Quantum chemistry
Quantum chemistry is a branch of chemistry whose primary focus is the application of quantum mechanics in physical models and experiments of chemical systems...
. It is published weekly by the American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society is a scientific society based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 at New York University, the ACS currently has more than 161,000 members at all degree-levels and in all fields of chemistry, chemical...
.
Prior to 1997 the title was simply Journal of Physical Chemistry.
Owing to the ever-growing amount of research in the area, in 1997 the journal was split into Journal of Physical Chemistry A (molecular theoretical and experimental physical chemistry) and
Journal of Physical Chemistry B
Journal of Physical Chemistry B
The Journal of Physical Chemistry B is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that covers research on several fields of material chemistry as well as statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and biophysical chemistry...
(solid state, soft matter, liquids,...).
Beginning in 2007, the latter underwent a further split, with Journal of Physical Chemistry C
Journal of Physical Chemistry C
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C publishes scientific articles reporting research on several subdisciplines of physical chemistry:*Nanoparticles and nanostructures*Surfaces, interfaces, and catalysis*Electron transport, optical and electronic devices...
now being dedicated to the burgeoning fields of nanotechnology
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is the study of manipulating matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Generally, nanotechnology deals with developing materials, devices, or other structures possessing at least one dimension sized from 1 to 100 nanometres...
, molecular electronics
Molecular electronics
Molecular electronics, sometimes called moletronics, involves the study and application of molecular building blocks for the fabrication of electronic components...
, and related subjects.
List of Editors-in-chief
- 1896–1932 Wilder Dwight BancroftWilder Dwight BancroftWilder Dwight Bancroft was an American physical chemist.Born in Middletown, Rhode Island, he received a B.A. from Harvard University in 1888, a Ph.D. from University of Leipzig in 1892, and honorary SCDs from Lafayette College and Cambridge University...
, Joseph E. Trevor - 1933–1951 S. C. Lind
- 1952–1964 William A. NoyesWilliam A. NoyesWilliam Albert Noyes was an American analytical and organic chemist. He made pioneering determinations of atomic weights, chaired the Chemistry Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 1907 to 1926, was the founder and editor of several important chemical journals, and...
- 1965–1969 F. T. Wall
- 1970–1980 Bryce CrawfordBryce CrawfordBryce Low Crawford, Jr. was an American scientist. He worked for decades as a professor of physical chemistry in the University of Minnesota....
- 1980–2004 Mostafa El-SayedMostafa El-SayedMostafa A. El-Sayed is an Egyptian-American chemical physicist, a leading nanoscience researcher, a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a US National Medal of Science laureate. He is also known for the spectroscopy rule named after him, the El-Sayed rule.- Academic career :He earned...
- 2005– George C. SchatzGeorge C. SchatzGeorge C. Schatz is a theoretical chemist best known for his seminal contributions to the field of reaction dynamics. Born in Watertown, New York, he obtained his B. A. from Clarkson University and his Ph. D. from Caltech under Aron Kuppermann...
See also
- Journal of Physical Chemistry BJournal of Physical Chemistry BThe Journal of Physical Chemistry B is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that covers research on several fields of material chemistry as well as statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and biophysical chemistry...
- Journal of Physical Chemistry CJournal of Physical Chemistry CThe Journal of Physical Chemistry C publishes scientific articles reporting research on several subdisciplines of physical chemistry:*Nanoparticles and nanostructures*Surfaces, interfaces, and catalysis*Electron transport, optical and electronic devices...
- Physical chemistryPhysical chemistryPhysical chemistry is the study of macroscopic, atomic, subatomic, and particulate phenomena in chemical systems in terms of physical laws and concepts...
- Scientific journalScientific journalIn academic publishing, a scientific journal is a periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research. There are thousands of scientific journals in publication, and many more have been published at various points in the past...