 The
Molecular Dynamics section conducts basic and applied research utilizing
mostly laser spectroscopic methods in the design, development and application
of both linear (i.e. laser-induced fluorescence) and non-linear (i.e.
CARS, MPI, transient absorption, etc.) optical methods. Studies include
basic research in chemical reactions and molecular dynamics and diagnostic
applications relevant to Navy and DOD interests. Experiments are carried
out to advance understanding of reaction mechanisms and chemical dynamics
of molecular species in the gas, liquid and solid states on the femtosecond
to nanosecond timescales. Specific areas of interest include the decomposition
of energetic materials, the chemistry of nitrogen containing flames, gas
phase photochemistry, carrier dynamics in novel semiconductor materials,
and atmospheric and environmentally relevant chemistry, such as kinetics
of chlorofluorocarbons and heterogeneous chemistry in aqueous aerosol
droplets.
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