Light Scattering Studies of Dynamics of Soft Materials

COFFEE_KLATCH · Invited

Abstract

Dynamics is the key to many unique properties of Soft Materials. However, its understanding remains a great challenge. In this talk, we overview applications of light scattering techniques (Raman, Brillouin and Photon-correlation spectroscopy) to studies of dynamics of glass forming systems and glass transition phenomenon, polymers and biological macromolecules. General picture of dynamics of soft materials on different time and length scales is presented. The role of light scattering studies in development of this general picture is emphasized.

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Authors

  • Alexei Sokolov

    Chemical Sciences Division, ORNL and Chemistry Department, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1600, Chemical Sciences Division, ORNL and Dept. of Chemistry, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, University of Tennessee, Chemical Sciences Division at ORNL, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37837, Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Chemistry Department, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1600