What is he best known for?
The fields of study he is best known for:
- Quantum mechanics
- Molecule
- Organic chemistry
His primary areas of study are Atomic physics, Computational chemistry, Density functional theory, Quantum mechanics and Thermodynamics.
His Atomic physics course of study focuses on Basis set and Perturbation theory.
His work investigates the relationship between Computational chemistry and topics such as Basis that intersect with problems in Basis function.
His studies deal with areas such as Statistical physics, Wave function and Thermochemistry as well as Density functional theory.
His Thermodynamics research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Solvation and Physical chemistry.
Donald G. Truhlar has included themes like Ab initio quantum chemistry methods, Potential energy surface, Molecular physics, Energy and Kinetic energy in his Potential energy study.
His most cited work include:
- The M06 suite of density functionals for main group thermochemistry, thermochemical kinetics, noncovalent interactions, excited states, and transition elements: two new functionals and systematic testing of four M06-class functionals and 12 other functionals (15222 citations)
- Universal solvation model based on solute electron density and on a continuum model of the solvent defined by the bulk dielectric constant and atomic surface tensions. (6240 citations)
- Density functionals with broad applicability in chemistry. (4564 citations)
What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?
His main research concerns Atomic physics, Quantum mechanics, Computational chemistry, Potential energy and Density functional theory.
Donald G. Truhlar is interested in Excited state, which is a field of Atomic physics.
Donald G. Truhlar has researched Computational chemistry in several fields, including Solvation, Molecule and Thermodynamics.
The study incorporates disciplines such as Molecular physics and Diabatic in addition to Potential energy.
Donald G. Truhlar combines subjects such as Electronic structure, Statistical physics and Wave function with his study of Density functional theory.
His Potential energy surface study combines topics in areas such as Reaction rate constant and Physical chemistry.
He most often published in these fields:
- Atomic physics (31.45%)
- Quantum mechanics (16.07%)
- Computational chemistry (15.88%)
What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2012-2021)?
- Density functional theory (15.25%)
- Atomic physics (31.45%)
- Electronic structure (12.07%)
In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:
Donald G. Truhlar mostly deals with Density functional theory, Atomic physics, Electronic structure, Computational chemistry and Molecular physics.
His Density functional theory research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Excited state, Perturbation theory and Wave function.
His study looks at the relationship between Atomic physics and fields such as Excitation, as well as how they intersect with chemical problems.
His studies in Electronic structure integrate themes in fields like Chemical physics, Reaction rate constant and Coupled cluster.
He works mostly in the field of Computational chemistry, limiting it down to concerns involving Thermodynamics and, occasionally, Potential energy surface.
His Potential energy study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Adiabatic process and Diabatic.
Between 2012 and 2021, his most popular works were:
- Advances in molecular quantum chemistry contained in the Q-Chem 4 program package (1461 citations)
- Molcas 8: New capabilities for multiconfigurational quantum chemical calculations across the periodic table. (756 citations)
- Quest for a universal density functional: The accuracy of density functionals across a broad spectrum of databases in chemistry and physics (438 citations)
In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:
- Quantum mechanics
- Electron
- Organic chemistry
Donald G. Truhlar mainly investigates Density functional theory, Atomic physics, Electronic structure, Computational chemistry and Wave function.
His Density functional theory research incorporates themes from Excited state, Statistical physics and Bond energy.
His study on Atomic physics also encompasses disciplines like
- Molecule and related Chemical physics,
- Valence and related Rydberg formula and Ground state.
His Electronic structure research includes elements of Atomic orbital, Photochemistry, Coupled cluster, Spin states and Diatomic molecule.
His research integrates issues of Dipole, Thermodynamics, Smoothness, Reaction rate constant and Hydrogen atom abstraction in his study of Computational chemistry.
His Thermodynamics study which covers Potential energy surface that intersects with Ab initio quantum chemistry methods.
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