The Molecular Physics Group

The group covers both theoretical and experimental research and makes extensive use of quantum chemical approaches. Main research topics include computer modelling of solid-state properties and surfaces, notably semiconductors and diamond, and energy dissipation in small molecular and atomic fragments. Additional research is aimed at exploring light-induced electron and energy transfer processes in molecular assemblies, most of which are synthesized in-house.

Dr A.Benniston

Design and synthesis of supermolecules for studying electron and energy transfer processes.

Dr P.R.Briddon

Quantum-chemical simulations for characterization of defects and doping of semi-conducting and semi-insulating crystalline materials.

Prof A.Crowe

Quantum mechanically complete correlation studies of excitation and ionization of atoms and molecules induced by low energy electrons.

Prof A.S.Dickinson

Theoretical Atomic and Molecular Physics.

Dr J.P.Goss

Quantum-chemical simulations for characterization of defects and doping of semi-conducting and semi-insulating crystalline materials.

Dr J.P.Hagon

Molecular visualization methods and software development. Design and construction of Beowulf distributed networks for high-performance quantum chemistry.

Prof A.Harriman

Investigation of the photophysical and electronic properties of tailor-made supermolecules.