Formative period in the x-ray-induced photodissociation of organic molecules

Energy-dependent timescales in the dissociation of diiodothiophene dication

“…From the fundamental point of view, tracking photoinduced molecular dynamics allows stringent tests of quantum chemistry models over a broad range of conditions. Such experimental studies, many of which have been performed at synchrotron radiation sources, have gained momentum in the past decade owing to the new possibilities offered by free electron laser (FEL) radiation sources, [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] highorder harmonic generation (HHG) [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] and the development of various time-resolved techniques. 8,[16][17][18][19] Consequently, there is a wealth of new information on time evolution of photoinduced molecular dynamics in small quantum systems.…”

Sequential mechanism in H3+ formation dynamics on the ethanol dication

“…The dynamics of multiply-ionized isolated molecules are significant in many environments, such as in the interstellar medium, 1,2 planetary atmospheres, 3,4 man-made plasma, 5,6 as well as in experimental studies using ionizing radiation. [7][8][9][10][11][12] Furthermore, multiple-ionization dynamics affect the collateral radiation damage by X-ray sources. [13][14][15][16][17] The multiple-ionization of isolated molecules typically results in a Coulomb explosion (CE) that releases high kinetic energy ions.…”