WELCOME TO THE RATHER GROUP!
AN ULTRAFAST SCIENCE LAB
We are a Physical Chemistry group in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky
The Rather Research Group studies how molecules and materials respond to light on the fastest timescales. Using ultrafast laser spectroscopy, we investigate the coupled electronic and nuclear motions that govern excited-state processes such as charge transfer, symmetry breaking, singlet fission, and energy conversion. Our goal is to uncover the molecular-level principles that control photochemical function and ultimately learn how to manipulate these processes using light.
The Rather Lab Team
Interested in Joining the Lab?
We welcome inquiries from motivated graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and collaborators interested in ultrafast spectroscopy and light-driven molecular science.
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