In 1998, David Jonas measured the phase of femtosecond nonlinear optical signals and used this measurement to demonstrate the first femtosecond analogues of two-dimensional Fourier transform NMR, thus establishing the modern field of multidimensional femtosecond Fourier transform spectroscopy. Femtosecond 2D FT spectra are now used from terahertz to ultraviolet frequencies for studies of dynamics in all phases of matter. His seminal contributions to the field of multidimensional spectroscopy and beyond include the experimental and theoretical development of femtosecond 2D Fourier transform spectroscopy, the use of polarization anisotropy to track nonadiabatic quantum dynamics, the discovery of nested nonadiabatic energy funnels in photosynthesis, and the advancement of 2D spectroscopy as a quantitative tool for measuring thermodynamic chemical potentials.
Femtosecond multidimensional spectroscopy has revolutionized our understanding of ultrafast phenomena at the interface of physics, chemistry and biology, such as natural photosynthesis, photocatalysis, photovoltaics and layered quantum materials. David’s contributions have influenced not only the development of multidimensional spectroscopy methods, but also the conceptual framework behind ultrafast electronic and vibrational dynamics.
The special issue is published in honor of David Jonas and highlights the latest developments and applications of multidimensional and ultrafast spectroscopy in various disciplines. The issue is broad in scope and covers experimental advances in nonlinear and multidimensional spectroscopy, theoretical developments in quantum dynamics and computational spectroscopy, and new areas such as quantum-enhanced spectroscopy. The issue highlights the application of these developments to complex systems involving molecules, proteins, nanocrystals, and new systems such as quantum materials and optical cavities with hybrid light-matter states.
Dmitry Baranov, Lund University
Nadia Belabas, Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS (Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies)
Kevin Kubarych, University of Michigan
Yoshitaka Tanimura, Kyoto University
Vivek Tiwari, Indian Institute of Science – Bengaluru
JCP Editors
Jennifer Ogilvie, University of Ottawa
Mischa Bonn, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research Mainz
Renee Frontiera, University of Minnesota
Qiang Shi, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Tim Lian, Emory University
Please note that papers will be published as usual once they are ready in a regular issue of the journal and will appear on a virtual collection page within a few days of publication. Inclusion in the collection is not lead to a delay in publication.
How to submit:
- Please submit your documents via the online submission system.
- Under Manuscript Type → select Article or Communication, whichever applies
- Under Manuscript Information → Manuscript Classification → Special Topic select: “David Jonas Festschrift”
