Electronic Dynamics in Atomic and Molecular Collisions

Dear Colleagues,

The study of electronic dynamics in atomic and molecular collisions sits at the heart of understanding matter and energy interactions. These processes, where the rapid rearrangement of electrons dictates outcomes like energy transfer, ionization, and fragmentation, are critical in diverse environments, from astrophysical plasmas to radiation damage and radiobiological processes. The field is currently being transformed by sophisticated experimental techniques, such as cold target recoil ion momentum spectroscopy (COLTRIMS) and ultrafast light sources, alongside cutting-edge theoretical and computational methods. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest breakthroughs in unraveling the complex, time-evolving behavior of electrons during collisional events.

We welcome contributions that address fundamental questions and present novel findings, from detailed case studies to broader methodological advances, in this dynamically evolving area of research.

Research topics include, but are not limited to, both theoretical and experimental studies of the following:

• Electron–atom, electron–ion, and electron–molecule collisions;
• Bare- and dressed-ions collisions with atoms and molecules;
• Molecular dynamics (e.g., dissociation and vibrational excitation);
• Atomic and molecular photoionization;
• Attosecond and strong-field processes in atoms and molecules;
• Radiation damage and radiobiological processes, particularly the physical and chemical stages.

Dr. Roberto Daniel Rivarola
Dr. Juan Manuel Monti
Dr. Michele Arcangelo Quinto
Dr. Emmanouil Benis
Guest Editors

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