Simulating Critical Anion Chemistry with Indirect Excitons

Explore a 54-minute lecture on simulating critical anion chemistry using indirect excitons, delivered by Dr. Krzysztof Myśliwy from the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw. Delve into the maximal ionization problem, a fundamental open question in quantum chemistry, which seeks to determine the maximum number of electrons a nucleus with charge Z can bind. Examine the conjecture that this number equals Z+C, where C is a universal constant, likely equal to unity. Learn about the challenges in proving such a bound and the partial results achieved so far. Investigate a reformulated version of the problem, focusing on finding the minimal nuclear charge Z capable of binding N electrons. Discover the known result for N=2, where Z is approximately 0.91e. Explore the potential experimental platform proposed for studying this complex question, based on joint work with K. Jachymski. This Wednesday colloquium, presented at the Center for Theoretical Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences on January 24, 2024, offers insights into cutting-edge research in theoretical physics and quantum chemistry.