James David Pickering

Aarhus University

James David Pickering has made significant contributions to the fields of molecular physics and surface science through their research on laser-induced alignment of molecules in helium nanodroplets. Recent studies have focused on developing novel techniques for surface spectroscopy, including a liquid surface height controller, and ultrafast lasers and optics for experimentalists. The team's work on photodissociation and charge transfer dynamics has provided new insights into gas-phase structural isomer identification and the dissociation of multiply charged ions by Coulomb explosion. These findings have far-reaching implications for the development of new analytical techniques and our understanding of molecular interactions in extreme environments.