Ultrafast electron diffraction: Visualizing dynamic states of matter
Since the discovery of electron-wave duality, electron scattering instrumentation has
developed into a powerful array of techniques for revealing the atomic structure of matter …
developed into a powerful array of techniques for revealing the atomic structure of matter …
Non-adiabatic excited-state molecular dynamics: Theory and applications for modeling photophysics in extended molecular materials
Optically active molecular materials, such as organic conjugated polymers and biological
systems, are characterized by strong coupling between electronic and vibrational degrees of …
systems, are characterized by strong coupling between electronic and vibrational degrees of …
X-ray multiphoton-induced Coulomb explosion images complex single molecules
R Boll, JM Schäfer, B Richard, K Fehre, G Kastirke… - Nature Physics, 2022 - nature.com
Following structural dynamics in real time is a fundamental goal towards a better
understanding of chemical reactions. Recording snapshots of individual molecules with …
understanding of chemical reactions. Recording snapshots of individual molecules with …
Principles of aggregation‐induced emission: design of deactivation pathways for advanced AIEgens and applications
Twenty years ago, the concept of aggregation‐induced emission (AIE) was proposed, and
this unique luminescent property has attracted scientific interest ever since. However, AIE …
this unique luminescent property has attracted scientific interest ever since. However, AIE …
The photochemical ring-opening of 1, 3-cyclohexadiene imaged by ultrafast electron diffraction
The ultrafast photoinduced ring-opening of 1, 3-cyclohexadiene constitutes a textbook
example of electrocyclic reactions in organic chemistry and a model for photobiological …
example of electrocyclic reactions in organic chemistry and a model for photobiological …
Simultaneous observation of nuclear and electronic dynamics by ultrafast electron diffraction
Simultaneous observation of nuclear and electronic motion is crucial for a complete
understanding of molecular dynamics in excited electronic states. It is challenging for a …
understanding of molecular dynamics in excited electronic states. It is challenging for a …
Megaelectronvolt electron acceleration driven by terahertz surface waves
XQ Yu, YS Zeng, LW Song, DY Kong, SB Hao… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Particles at relativistic energies form the basis of acceleration science. The emergence of
terahertz-driven acceleration promises vastly smaller and cost-efficient accelerators; …
terahertz-driven acceleration promises vastly smaller and cost-efficient accelerators; …
Breaking 50 femtosecond resolution barrier in MeV ultrafast electron diffraction with a double bend achromat compressor
We propose and demonstrate a novel scheme to produce ultrashort and ultrastable MeV
electron beam. In this scheme, the electron beam produced in a photocathode radio …
electron beam. In this scheme, the electron beam produced in a photocathode radio …
Direct mapping of curve-crossing dynamics in IBr by attosecond transient absorption spectroscopy
The electronic character of photoexcited molecules can abruptly change at avoided
crossings and conical intersections. Here, we report direct mapping of the coupled interplay …
crossings and conical intersections. Here, we report direct mapping of the coupled interplay …
Ultrafast X-ray scattering reveals vibrational coherence following Rydberg excitation
The coherence and dephasing of vibrational motions of molecules constitute an integral part
of chemical dynamics, influence material properties and underpin schemes to control …
of chemical dynamics, influence material properties and underpin schemes to control …