Department of Molecular Physics

The research in the Department of Molecular Physics focuses on the structure and the intra- and inter-molecular dynamics of molecular systems, from diatomic molecules to biological macromolecules, either in isolation or in interaction with their environment. For this, new experimental methods to manipulate and control, to characterise and to spectroscopically investigate these molecular systems are developed and exploited. 
 

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Radiation damage mechanisms: Study shows water ionization hot-spots form around solvated metal ions

A new international study, has revealed insights into the mechanisms underlying radiation damage at the molecular level. The research, published in Nature Chemistry, reveals how extensive, localized water ionization occurs due to the ultrafast processes triggered by core-level ionization of solvated metal ions. more

Rao Prize for Ju Hyeon Lee

Rao Prize for Ju Hyeon Lee

September 15, 2023

South Korean PhD student Ju Hyeon Lee, whose research focuses on spectroscopy and control of chiral molecules, has been awarded one of the esteemed Rao Prizes at the 2023 International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy. This recognition highlights her significant contributions to the field of molecular spectroscopy, positioning her among the notable scholars in this area of study. more

ERC Starting Grant for Dr. Sandra Eibenberger-Arias

Dr. Sandra Eibenberger-Arias, a distinguished Austrian physicist from Vienna with an exceptional academic record, has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant totalling €1.8 million for a period of five years. This grant recognizes her groundbreaking research in the field of coherent control of chiral molecules, paving the way for innovative advancements in chemistry and physics. more

ERC Starting Grant for Dr. Giacomo Valtolina

Dr. Giacomo Valtolina, a physicist  from the small town of Cornate d'Adda near Milan, has been granted a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant of €1.5 million. Dr. Valtolina's exceptional research project, "LIght for controlling Reactive Interactions in COld molecules - LIRICO," aims to revolutionize our understanding of ultracold chemistry and the behavior of molecules at temperatures close to absolute zero. more

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