Our research program focuses on theoretical studies of chemical reactions in clusters, and our primary interest is in understanding the mechanisms by which cluster formation effects chemical reactivity. To achieve this, we are working to develop and implement approximations to the quantum dynamics that will make studies of these systems tractable while providing a realistic description of the dynamics. We are involved in a range of studies that focus on different types of cluster effects. These studies include ones that focus on changes to the transition state dynamics by cluster formation, studies of photoinduced reactions in clusters and bimolecular reactions involving clusters. We are also applying the techniques used to study dynamics in clusters to look at energy flow in vibrationally excited states of molecules.
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