The Centre for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (CTCC) was founded by the Norwegian Research Council in 2007. The duration of the project is ten years. The CTCC is split in two units. One unit is located at the Department of Chemistry,
University of Oslo
The University of Oslo (; ) is a public university, public research university located in Oslo, Norway. It is the List of oldest universities in continuous operation#Europe, oldest university in Norway. Originally named the Royal Frederick Univ ...
(Leader: Prof.
Trygve Helgaker), the other part is based at the Department of Chemistry,
University of Tromsø (Leader: Prof.
Kenneth Ruud). The CTCC is devoted to a wide range of research in the fields of theoretical and
computational chemistry
Computational chemistry is a branch of chemistry that uses computer simulations to assist in solving chemical problems. It uses methods of theoretical chemistry incorporated into computer programs to calculate the structures and properties of mol ...
. One main focus is on method development in electronic structure theory. The CTCC is a key contributor to the
Dalton (program) electronic structure program system. Another important topic of interest is the description of molecular dynamics with consideration
of quantum effects. Applications of the electronic structure and molecular dynamics methods to chemical problems is another main occupation of researchers working at the CTCC.
See also
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Center for Computational Chemistry
External links
CTCC Home PageCTCC info board
2007 establishments in Norway
Science and technology in Norway
Computational chemistry
Theoretical chemistry
Chemical research institutes
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