In Memorium

Marilyn E. Jacox1929-2013

Jacox FestschriftJ. Phys. Chem. A104, 343 (2000)

In Memorium

Marilyn E. Jacox1929-2013

ReminiscenceAnn. Rev. Phys. Chem.

61, 1 (2010)

In Memorium

Marilyn E. Jacox1929-2013

32nd International Symposium on Free RadicalsPotsdam, Germany (2013)

(Courtesy: Wolfgang Ernst)

Marilyn’s Background

Born: April 26, 1929 in Utica, New York

BA: Chemistry, Utica College of Syracuse University, 1951

Ph.D.: Physical Chemistry, Cornell University with Simon Bauer, 1956

Post-doctoral: University North Carolina with Oscar K. Rice, 1956-58

Fellow: Mellon Institute, 1958-62

NIST (NBS): Research Chemist, Section Chief, Fellow, Scientist Emeritus, 1962-2013

Marilyn’s Research

Matrix Isolation SpectroscopyLong-time Collaborators:

Dick Mulligan and Warren E. Thompson

Spectroscopy of Unstable Species

• Free Radicals: CNN, CCO, HCCl, CCl2, HO2, CH3, CF2, HCO, HOCO

• Molecular Ions: CCl3+, CO2

+, O4+, N4

+, CO+, C2O2+, CO2̄,

C2O2̄, CO4, ClHCl ̄, BrHBr ̄

Comparison of Gas-phase and Matrix Energy Levels

Jacox ME. 1985. Comparison of the ground state vibrational fundamentals of diatomic molecules in the gas phase and in inert solid matrices. J. Mol. Spectrosc. 113:286-301

Jacox ME. 1987. Comparison of the electronic energy levels of diatomic molecules in the gas phase and in inert solid matrices. J. Mol. Struct. 157:43-59

Jacox ME. 1994. The vibrational energy levels of small transient molecules isolated in neon and argon matrices. Chem. Phys. 189:149-70

NO3 Spectroscopy

Jacox ME, Thompson WE. 2008. The infrared spectroscopy and photochemistry of NO3 trapped in solid neon. J. Chem. Phys. 129:204306

Beckers H, Willner H, Jacox ME. 2009. Conflicting observations resolved by a far IR and UV/Vis study of the NO3 radical and of O2 complexes with NO isolated in Ne matrices. ChemPhysChem 10:706-10

Last Paper

Jacox ME, Thompson WE. 2013. Absorptions between 3000 and 5500 cm-1 of Cyclic O4

+ and O4- Trapped in Solid Neon. J.

Phys. Chem. A 129:204306

Vibrational and Electronic Energy Levels of Polyatomic Transient Molecules

Jacox ME. 1988. Electronic energy levels of smallpolyatomic transient molecules. J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data 17:269-511

Jacox ME. 1990. Vibrational and electronic energy levels of polyatomic transient molecules. Supplement 1. J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data 19:1387-546

Jacox ME. 1994. Vibrational and Electronic Energy Levels of Polyatomic Transient Molecules. J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data Monogr. 3. Washington, DC: Am. Chem. Soc./Am. Inst. Phys./Natl. Standards Technol. 461 pp.

Jacox ME. 1998. Vibrational and electronic energy levels of polyatomic transient molecules. Supplement A. J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data 27:115-393

Jacox ME. 2003. Vibrational and electronic energy levels of polyatomic transient molecules. Supplement B. J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data 32:1-441

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Selected Awards of Marilyn

Awards:

• Washington Academy of Sciences Award in Physical Sciences, 1968.• U. S. Department of Commerce Gold Medal Award for

Distinguished Service, 1970.• Federal Woman's Award, 1973.• Ellis R. Lippincott Award in Vibrational Spectroscopy, 1989.• Hillebrand Prize of the Chemical Society of Washington, 1990.• Sc.D. (honorary), Syracuse University, 1993.• E. Bright Wilson Award in Spectroscopy, American Chemical Society, 2003.• Washington Academy of Sciences Award for Distinguished Career

in Science, 2007.• Fellow, American Physical Society• Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science• Fellow, Washington Academy of Sciences

Marilyn and the OSU International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy

1) International Advisory Committee (1995-97)

2) Women’s Lunch

3) Research talks stretching over 54 years

1959 OSU International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy abstract

2013 OSU International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy abstract MG01

2013 OSU International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy abstract WJ01

Deadline for submission of manuscripts – October 15, 2014Guest Editors:John F. StantonDepartment of Chemistry, University of Texas, AustinUSA 78712Yuan-Pern LeeDepartment of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Science , National Chiao Tung University TaiwanJennifer van WijngaardenDepartment of Chemistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, ManitobaCanada R3T 2N2

Special Issue of the Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy on Spectroscopy of Radicals and Ions in Memory of Marilyn Jacox