Spectroscopic Characterization of Complex Molecular Systems by Novel Response Theoretical Approaches
Title: |
Spectroscopic Characterization of Complex Molecular Systems by Novel Response Theoretical Approaches |
DNr: |
SNIC 2015/1-51 |
Project Type: |
SNIC Medium Compute |
Principal Investigator: |
Patrick Norman <panor@kth.se> |
Affiliation: |
Linköpings universitet |
Duration: |
2015-03-01 – 2016-03-01 |
Classification: |
10407 10302 |
Keywords: |
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Abstract
Novel theoretical approaches will be developed and employed for spectroscopic characterization work on complex molecular
systems, where the addressed spectroscopies are concerned with light-matter interactions in the visible, ultraviolet, and soft x-ray
regions.
We are part of 4 research consortia involving self-assembled monolayers, photonics, molecular electronics, and protein folding,
respectively. Our aim is to contribute a fundamental microscopic understanding of the studied nanomaterials and biochemical
systems, which is essential for the formation of molecular design strategies.
Over the past 15 years we have been involved in development of linear and nonlinear response theory methods, and we have
implemented our work in the nonrelativistic Dalton and relativistic Dirac quantum chemical programs (the former has some 1500
registered users in addition to some 150 site licenses). We complement this gained expertise in quantum chemistry with methods of
classical molecular dynamics, where we contribute the development of force field parameters, and this combinations enables us to
perform spectral simulations at finite temperatures.