Quantum Effects in Condensed Phase Systems

Tom Markland — tmarkland@stanford.edu

Nandini Ananth — ananth@cornell.edu

Scott Habershon — S.Habershon@warwick.ac.uk

Quantum effects play an important role in chemical processes ranging from the influence of zero-point energy and tunneling on charge transfer, to the role of non-adiabatic transitions between multiple potential energy surfaces in photochemical reactions. The challenge of understanding and simulating quantum effects in complex, many-particle systems has led to a great deal of interest in the development of new theoretical tools aimed at providing an atomic-level view of quantum-chemical dynamics. These simulation approaches will be used to model quantum phenomena in a wide variety of problems, ranging from proton and electron transfer in enzymes, to electronic energy transfer in photovoltaic devices, to the photoisomerization of biological chromophores.

This meeting provides a forum for researchers to discuss the development of new theoretical methods aimed at modelling time-dependent and time-independent properties in many-particle quantum-mechanical systems, as well as present recent applications of quantum simulation methods in modelling complex chemical processes in condensed-phase environments.

We wish to ensure an intimate workshop setting, with no more than 20 to 25 participants. If you are interested in attending but have not received an invitation, please contact the workshop organizer before registering.

Sessions typically run mornings and late afternoons, leaving mid-day free for informal collaboration.

Travel to Telluride can be expensive; please assess your own potential travel costs before registering.

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