This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant, awarded under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program, supports a research project led by the University of Central Florida (UCF) focused on studying ultrafast electron-nuclear dynamics in molecules. The $187,696 grant, awarded on May 1, 2024 for a 5-year period, will enable UCF researchers to utilize advanced laser and photon sources to investigate the evolution of electronic coherences and their coupling to nuclear motions in molecules. The project aims to advance understanding of charge dynamics and photoenergy transformation mechanisms, with potential applications in engineering reaction products and optimizing energy harvesting. The award also supports training of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral researchers, in the use of state-of-the-art laser systems and spectroscopic techniques. Additionally, the grant funds an educational and outreach program, including a summer training program and events for high school students and teachers to promote interest in ultrafast science.
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