Electron transfer is at the heart of many fundamental physical, chemical, and biochemical
processes essential for life. The exact simulation of these reactions is often hindered by the …

The observable nature of topological phases related to conical intersections in molecules is
studied. Topological phases should be ubiquitous in molecular processes, but their elusive …

Simulating the quantum dynamics of molecules in the condensed phase represents a
longstanding challenge in chemistry. Trapped-ion quantum systems may serve as a platform …

This Perspective offers an overview of the applications of the exact factorization of the
electronnuclear wavefunction to the domain of theoretical photochemistry, where the aim is …

Conical intersections often control the reaction products of photochemical processes and
occur when two electronic potential energy surfaces intersect. Theory predicts that the …

Conical intersections (CIs) are pivotal in many photochemical processes. Traditional
quantum chemistry methods, such as the state-average multiconfigurational methods, face …

Electron transfer within and between molecules is crucial in chemistry, biochemistry, and
energy science. This study describes a quantum simulation method that explores the …

Quantum nuclear dynamics with wavepacket time evolution is classically intractable and
viewed as a promising avenue for quantum information processing. Here, we use IonQ …

The spin-boson model, involving spins interacting with a bath of quantum harmonic
oscillators, is a widely used representation of open quantum systems. Trapped ions present …

Bosonic modes are prevalent in all aspects of quantum information processing. However,
existing tools for characterizing the quality, stability, and noise properties of bosonic modes …