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Classical and quantum light-induced non-adiabaticity in molecular systems

Csaba Fábri·András Csehi·Gábor J. Halász·Lorenz S. Cederbaum·Ágnes Vibók
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The exchange of energy between electronic and nuclear motion is the origin of non-adiabaticity and plays an important role in many molecular phenomena and processes. Conical intersections (CIs) of different electronic potential energy surfaces lead to the most singular non-adiabaticity and have been intensely investigated. The coupling of light and matter induces conical intersections which are termed light-induced conical intersections (LICIs). There are two kinds of LICIs, those induced by classical (laser) light and those by quantum light like that provided by a cavity. The present work reviews the subject of LICIs, discussing the achievements made so far. Particular attention is paid to comparing classical and quantum LICIs, their similarities and differences and their relationship to naturally occurring CIs. In contrast to natural CIs, the properties of which are dictated by nature, the properties of their light-induced counterparts are controllable by choosing the frequency and intensity (or coupling to the cavity) of the external light source. This opens the door to inducing and manipulating various kinds of non-adiabatic effects. Several examples of diatomic and polyatomic molecules are presented covering both dynamics and spectroscopy. The computational methods employed are discussed as well. To our opinion, the young field of LICIs and their impact show much future potential.

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Csaba Fábri, András Csehi, Gábor J. Halász, Lorenz S. Cederbaum, Ágnes Vibók. 2024-04-02. Classical and quantum light-induced non-adiabaticity in molecular systems. https://doi.org/10.1116/5.0191522

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