Cold and Ultracold Molecular Collisions

Dear Colleagues,

Molecular collisions play an important role in the understanding of many-body quantum physics. On one hand, the complexity of molecules, including the vibrational and rotational degrees of freedom, provide a rich platform where we are able to explore various processes of quantum collisions. On the other hand, molecule collisions are seen as the building blocks of more complex chemical processes in microscopic systems.

In recent years, the revolutionary technologies for creating cold and ultracold molecules have provided cutting-edge experiments for studying the fundamental phenomena of collision physics. Tremendous experimental advances in the field have already been achieved for exploring the nature of molecular collisions occurring at temperatures ranging from the kelvin to the nanokelvin regime. Understanding ultracold molecular collisions is crucial for further developing the techniques needed to control undesired collisional loss processes and make stable molecular gases. Moreover, insights into molecular collisions enable us to leverage their rich internal degrees of freedom for quantum engineering.

This Special Issue will include experimental observations, methods and theoretical contributions related to ultracold collisions involving nonreactive and reactive molecules. Original research articles, communications and reviews are welcome. The goal is to advance our current understanding of molecular interactions and bring the communities together by sharing various ideas.

Prof. Dr. Le Luo
Dr. Yang Liu
Prof. Dr. Yongchang Han
Guest Editors

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