Chiral Asymmetry in the Photoeffect with Vortex Photoelectrons

Attend a theoretical physics seminar exploring the cutting-edge research on chiral asymmetry in photoelectron processes involving vortex states. Discover how Dr. Kirill Bazarov from MIPT extends the well-established photoelectron circular dichroism effect by incorporating vortex photoelectrons that possess orbital angular momentum and intrinsic chirality. Learn about the fundamental principles of photoelectron circular dichroism, which has been studied for over three decades as a method to distinguish between mirror-image copies (enantiomers) of chiral molecules through the angular distribution of photoelectrons produced by circularly polarized light ionization. Explore the novel theoretical framework where photoelectrons are produced in vortex states, creating additional chiral asymmetries beyond traditional methods. Understand how these vortex electrons, with their nonzero orbital angular momentum, introduce new intrinsic chirality that leads to previously unexplored types of chiral asymmetries in molecular ionization processes. Examine the potential applications of this research for advancing molecular chirality determination techniques and expanding the toolkit for studying chiral molecules. Gain insights into the mathematical and physical foundations underlying these phenomena and their implications for future experimental implementations in atomic and molecular physics research.