Open AccessPerspective: On the relevance of slower-than-femtosecond time scales in chemical structural-dynamics studies
Author(s) -
Philip Coppens
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
structural dynamics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.415
H-Index - 29
ISSN - 2329-7778
DOI - 10.1063/1.4913362
Subject(s) - femtosecond , picosecond , relevance (law) , dynamics (music) , chemical physics , statistical physics , perspective (graphical) , biological system , computer science , nanotechnology , chemistry , materials science , physics , biology , optics , artificial intelligence , laser , political science , law , acoustics
A number of examples illustrate structural-dynamics studies of picosecond and slower photo-induced processes. They include molecular rearrangements and excitations. The information that can be obtained from such studies is discussed. The results are complementary to the information obtained from femtosecond studies. The point is made that all pertinent time scales should be covered to obtain comprehensive insight in dynamic processes of chemical and biological importance