A Simpler Method for Precise Molecular Orbital Visualization

Photoemission orbital tomography (POT) is a robust technique for precisely mapping the electron states within molecules, specifically identifying their molecular orbitals. However, conventional techniques are expensive and complex to use. Researchers from Chiba University, the University of Tsukuba, and Hiroshima City University have now developed a new POT method based on the PhaseLift algorithm that can accurately determine molecular orbitals in a single run, opening doors to a more efficient tool for monitoring molecular dynamics.