Research: Atomic and Molecular Physics

Research in Atomic and Molecular physics is largely experimentally based, although a significant modelling capability has been developed.

Traditional crossed beam measurements (link 1, 2, 3) have been supplemented with a statistical equilibrium approach to model the electronic- vibrational- behaviour of molecules in our atmosphere, under different environments. Orbital imaging (link 1, 2) of relevant species is achieved through electron momentum spectroscopy, with a string theory support for this work being provided by national multinational collaborations.

Research into positron interactions with matter has recently become a focus, with strong staff involvement in the Australian Research Council Centre for Antimatter/ Matter Studies (CAMS). This is on the ARC Centre of Excellence, initially funded for the period 2006- 2010.

Prof P J O Teubner
Dr M J Brunger
Dr T Maddern
Dr L Campbell
Dr P Euripides

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