Conformation-targeted dynamics of NO: alkane molecular complexes Nathanael M. Kidwell William & Mary, USA The photochemistry of flexible molecular complexes, such as a nitric oxide:methane (NO:CH 4 ), are defined by their intermolecular interactions and thus the subtle features that arise on reactive and nonreactive potential energy surfaces. Indeed, the photochemical outcomes sensitively depend on the chemical functionality and relative spatial orientations of the accessible conformational isomers. Leveraging a synergy of conformation- specific spectroscopy and dynamics experimental techniques, we aim to obtain a molecular-level understanding of the intermolecular interactions and reaction mechanism outcomes adopted by NO:CH 4 and NO:alkane complexes more broadly. Ultimately, we seek to gain insights into the conformation- and mode-specific energy transfer pathways following fragmentation of NO:alkane molecular complex isomers. Furthermore, our experimental results will be compared to several theoretical approaches to reveal multifaceted signatures of dynamical events using spectroscopy probes.
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