How Do Exchange and Correlation Affect the Dynamics of Electron Transfer? Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Model Two-Electron Systems in Solution

在这个由化学部实验物理化学计划资助的项目中，PI将开展一项研究计划，以研究相关性和交换对控制电子转移的溶剂化动力学和绝热耦合的影响。 正在进行的工作的电荷转移到溶剂（CTTS）反应的溶剂化碱金属原子将继续与飞秒技术。 新的泵探测实验将被用来确定在CTTS过程中形成的瞬态中间体，并绘制出溶剂耗散的动力学。 这项研究将在研究生的协助下进行。 他们将接受当代物理化学前沿领域的培训，为深造或进入该国的劳动力市场做准备。

In this project, funded by the Experimental Physical Chemistry Program of the Chemistry Division, The PI will carry out a research program to investigate the effects of correlation and exchange on the solvation dynamics and adiabatic couplings that control electron transfer. Ongoing work on the charge-transfer-to-solvent (CTTS) reaction of solvated alkali metal atoms will be continued with femtosecond techniques. New pump-probe experiments will be used to identify the transient intermediates formed during CTTS and for mapping out the dynamics of solvent dissipation. The research will be conducted with the assistance of graduate students. They will be trained in a forefront area of contemporary physical chemistry in preparation for advanced studies or entry into the country's workforce.