Recent advances in the control of the energy, quantum state and even shape of neutral molecules and molecular ions in the gas phase have opened up new possibilities for detailed studies of molecular interactions, collisions and chemical reactions. In the talk, we will present a range of recent results and new experimental developments which are all joined by the common theme of using...
In our laboratory, we have started a systematic investigation of the reactions involving oxygen atoms and aromatic compounds under single collision conditions using the crossed molecular beam technique with mass spectrometric detection. The first systems we have looked at are O(3P) + benzene [1], pyridine [2], and toluene [3]. More recent results are on O(3P) +...
The feasibility of performing merged beam experiments with trapped fast ion beams of molecular cations and anions at the double electrostatic storage ring (DESIREE) and the hybrid electrostatic ion beam trap (HEIBT),[1,2] opens new opportunities to study mutual neutralization reactions. Here, I will present our findings from merged beam experiments performed at DESIREE on the mutual...
Quantum state-selected scattering at low temperatures is essential for understanding molecular reaction dynamics and the chemistry of astrophysical processes. A key aspect of these studies is the use of techniques that cool reactants and precisely select their quantum states. We have recently enhanced our research capabilities by integrating a laser-cooled ion trap with a high-resolution...
