Gordon Research Conference — Gaseous Ions: Structures, Energetics and Reactions

This conference focuses on the fundamentals of gas-phase ion chemistry and applications in which gas-phase ion chemistry and physics play a pivotal role. The meeting emphasizes the development of new and the use of more mature experimental and theoretical approaches for studying the structures, energetics, and reactivity of gaseous ions and their applications to systems ranging from atomic ions to complex macromolecular assemblies. The conference will highlight the development of new instrumentation and the use of sophisticated experimental techniques, including mass spectrometry, optical spectroscopy and ion mobility that enable elucidation of the intrinsic properties of both simple and complex systems. The conference will also include the development of new theoretical techniques as well as the use of well-developed computational approaches in support of experimental measurements. Topics include structural characterization of gaseous ions, fundamentals of ionization, activation, and dissociation; ion-molecule, ion-ion, ion-electron, and ion-surface interactions, and ion reactivity in various environments. The meeting attracts researchers from a broad range of disciplines providing an excellent forum for the exchange of scientific ideas.

Topics: From Fundamentals to Emerging Applications