Physics

Chemical Physics

There is significant interest currently in obtaining an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of small atomic clusters, individually because of fundamental and practical reasons. At the applied level, the continuous request for further reduction of electronic and optical devices is pushing the size of their several components to the nano-scale boundary. Also, atomic clusters can function as building blocks in the construction of new, nano-assembled materials, which may possess new properties. At the fundamental level, it is very interesting to analyse how the bulk-like properties appear from those of large clusters of increasing size, which could enhance our present understanding of solid-state physics.