Surface-aligned photoreaction

In summary the new field of surface aligned photoreactions has already generated some interesting data. As increasingly efficient trajectory calculations become available it should prove possible to obtain detailed insights into the dynamics of these reactions. However, better characterization of the surface layer and product internal quantum state distribution will be important in providing data with which to test the calculations. 

Photofragmentation dynamics of adsorbed molecules surface-aligned photoreactions... 

An important issue in adsorbate photochemistry is the study of surface-aligned photoreactions. This interesting dynamical aspect of surface photochemistry is possible because the substrate is capable of... 

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