Using classical trajectories for quantum tunnelling, geometric-phase effects and ultrafast nonadiabatic transitions in molecular systems
Event details
| Date | 11.04.2019 |
| Hour | 17:15 › 18:15 |
| Speaker |
Prof. Jeremy Richardson ETH Zürich |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
The classical dynamics of molecular systems is relatively easy to simulate on a computer, whereas quantum dynamics is practically impossible for all but the smallest and simplest systems. Nonetheless I will show how classical trajectories can be used to describe quantum tunnelling and non-Born-Oppenheimer dynamics taking account of the Berry phase. This enables us to study the quantum dynamics of complex molecular systems with computer simulations. I will present recent results which explain the high-resolution spectrum of the methane cation and reproduce accurate exciton dynamics in the Fenna-Matthews-Olson complex.
Practical information
- General public
- Free
- This event is internal