Robert Baker, Ohio State University. "Visualizing Charge and Spin Dynamics at Catalytic Interfaces,"  Our research focuses on the critical role that surface electron dynamics and interfacial charge transfer have on the selectivity and efficiency of catalytic energy conversion processes. Toward this goal my group has developed femtosecond soft x-ray reflection-absorption spectroscopy as a surface sensitive probe of ultrafast electron dynamics. We also study the closely related chemical reaction kinetics on catalytic surfaces. Research accomplishments and goals in three key areas related to this program are described below.

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