Examining Photocatalysis in TiO2

Authors

Daniel Jensen, Brigham Young University
Dr. Brett Hess, Brigham Young University

Keywords

photocatalysis, TiO2, FIREBALL, Schrödinger equation

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Abstract

Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that is used to explain the physical properties of small molecules, nanoclusters, and other atomic systems. The principal equation used in quantum mechanics is the Schrödinger equation and its solution for a particular system tells us everything that can be known about that system’s physical properties. A major goal of our research group is to approximately solve the Schrödinger equation using computational methods. In particular we solve for the excited-state properties of the system. This then allows us to analyze optical properties in nanoclusters such as photocatalysis in TiO2.

Recommended Citation

Jensen, Daniel and Hess, Dr. Brett (2013) "Examining Photocatalysis in TiO2," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2763.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2763