Supplemental Modules (Physical and Theoretical Chemistry) - Chemistry LibreTexts
Physical Chemistry is the application of physical principles and measurements to understand the properties of matter, as well as for the development of new technologies for the environment, energy …
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Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
chemistry · acids-bases
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
Page kind
Article
Introduction
Overview of Physical Chemistry
- Definition: Physical Chemistry applies physical principles and measurements to study the properties of matter and develop technologies in energy, medicine, and the environment.
- Advanced Spectroscopic Methods:
- Raman and ultrafast spectroscopy
- Mass spectroscopy
- Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
- Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR)
- X-ray absorption
- Atomic force microscopy
- Theoretical and Computational Tools: Used to achieve an atomic-level understanding of chemical systems.
- Key Research Applications:
- Nanodevices for bio-detection and receptors
- Interfacial chemistry (catalysis and implants)
- Electron and proton transfer processes
- Biological functions (protein function and photosynthesis)
- Atmospheric science (airborne particles)
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