Bridging Gas Phase and Condensed Matter Through Cluster Science

Molecular and ionic clusters span the size range from small aggregates of atoms or molecules to droplets and nanoparticles. These systems present a unique form of matter intermediate between isolated molecules and bulk matter, which are characterized by a high surface-to-volume ratio, pronounced quantum effects and/or properties that lie in the non-scalable regime. They represent ideal model systems for studying fundamental processes relevant in catalysis, the properties of water and ion solvation, atmospheric as well as biophysical chemistry, material science, astrophysics and chiral recognition at the molecular level.

This is a field of science in which novel technique and instrument developments both inspire and are driven by complementary breakthroughs in theory, computation and modelling. This meeting will bring together leading and early career researchers working on the spectroscopy, dynamics and reaction kinetics of size-selected systems ranging from small atomic clusters to macroscopic aerosols.

Hosted at a stunning venue nestled in the hills of Tuscany, this GRC - one of the highlight meetings in this field - will feature a range of invited talks and contributed presentations arranged in 9 topical sessions along with four poster periods. It will be preceded by a Gordon Research Seminar for early career researchers in the field.