Electron-Molecule Collisions in Different Environments

本项目将研究气相、表面、团簇环境和强激光场存在下的电子-分子碰撞过程。一个特别的重点将是生物相关的分子，如简单的氨基酸，基本的电子附着机制将被研究。本文还将研究激光场对电子-分子相互作用的影响。这项研究将在碰撞物理学、化学控制、放射生物学和大气科学等领域创造新的知识。这项研究将涉及跨学科的努力，并与其他领域的科学家合作。它将在更广泛的领域培养学生，包括几个分支学科。低能电子在化学、生物和环境科学等不同领域的作用将被纳入教学。

The present project will study electron-molecule collision processes in gas phase, on surfaces, in cluster environment and in the presence of strong laser fields. A particular focus will be on biologically-relevant molecules, like simple amino acids, for which basic electron attachment mechanisms will be investigated. The effects of laser fields in electron-molecule interaction will also be studied.This research will create new knowledge in the areas connecting collision physics with chemical control, radiobiology and atmospheric science. The research will involve interdisciplinary efforts and collaborations with scientists from other fields. It will train students in broader areas, including several subdisciplines. Examples demonstrating the role of low-energy electrons in different areas of chemistry, biology and environmental science will be incorporated in teaching.