Molecules: Predicting energies produced or absorbed in reactions by the McMahan Lab at ASDRP using Computer Science
- ASDRP Admin
- May 2, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: May 6, 2024
Dr. Larry McMahan and his team of Computer Science student researchers have published their recent findings in the Journal of Emerging Investigators in March 2024.
"Impact of carbon number and atom number on cc-pVTZ Hartree-Fock Energy and program runtime of alkanes" Michelle Pan (1), Vaibhav Vaiyakarnam (1), Allen Li (2), Larry McMahan (3) (1) The Quarry Lane School Dublin, CA, (2) Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, CA (3) Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program, Fremont, CA
Mar 06, 2024
Dr. McMahan received his M.S. and Ph.D. from Rice University. His research group utilizes computer science modeling to understand phenomena at the quantum level and is interested in quantum computing applied to small molecule and single-atom perturbations, materials science and engineering, and chaos theory as it relates to chromodynamics and photophysical phenomena. Dr. McMahan oversees our quantum computing emulator.
List of current McMahan Lab Projects
The work being done at the McMahan Lab is a prime example of how technology and innovation can transform scientific research. By predicting the energies produced or absorbed in chemical reactions, we can make significant advances in various fields, including energy production and pharmaceuticals. Development services like those offered by it outsourcing latin america could help create the necessary tools to further research in these critical areas. Continued innovation in molecular science will undoubtedly shape the future of numerous industries.