Objectif "The main objective of COMOTION is to enable novel experiments for the investigation of the intrinsic properties of large molecules, including biological samples like proteins, viruses, and small cells-X-ray free-electron lasers have enabled the observation of near-atomic-resolution structures in diffraction- before-destruction experiments, for instance, of isolated mimiviruses and of proteins from microscopic crystals. The goal to record molecular movies with spatial and temporal atomic-resolution (femtoseconds and picometers) of individual molecules is near.-The investigation of ultrafast, sub-femtosecond electron dynamics in small molecules is providing first results. Its extension to large molecules promises the unraveling of charge migration and energy transport in complex (bio)molecules.-Matter-wave experiments of large molecules, with currently up to some hundred atoms, are testing the limits of quantum mechanics, particle-wave duality, and coherence. These metrology experiments also allow the precise measurement of molecular properties.The principal obstacle for these and similar experiments in molecular sciences is the controlled production of samples of identical molecules in the gas phase. We will develop novel concepts and technologies for the manipulation of complex molecules, ranging from amino acids to proteins, viruses, nano-objects, and small cells: We will implement new methods to inject complex molecules into vacuum, to rapidly cool them, and to manipulate the motion of these cold gas-phase samples using combinations of external electric and electromagnetic fields. These external-field handles enable the spatial separation of molecules according to size, shape, and isomer.The generated controlled samples are ideally suited for the envisioned precision experiments. We will exploit them to record atomic-resolution molecular movies using the European XFEL, as well as to investigate the limits of quantum mechanics using matter-wave interferometry." Champ scientifique natural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicselectromagnetismnatural sciencesphysical sciencesquantum physicsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiologyvirologynatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteinshumanitiesartsmodern and contemporary artcinematography Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) ERC-CG-2013-PE4 - ERC Consolidator Grant - Physical and Analytical Chemical Sciences Appel à propositions ERC-2013-CoG Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement ERC-CG - ERC Consolidator Grants Institution d’accueil DEUTSCHES ELEKTRONEN-SYNCHROTRON DESY Contribution de l’UE € 1 982 500,00 Adresse NOTKESTRASSE 85 22607 Hamburg Allemagne Voir sur la carte Région Hamburg Hamburg Hamburg Type d’activité Research Organisations Contact administratif Ute Krell (Dr.) Chercheur principal Jochen Küpper (Prof.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Bénéficiaires (1) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire DEUTSCHES ELEKTRONEN-SYNCHROTRON DESY Allemagne Contribution de l’UE € 1 982 500,00 Adresse NOTKESTRASSE 85 22607 Hamburg Voir sur la carte Région Hamburg Hamburg Hamburg Type d’activité Research Organisations Contact administratif Ute Krell (Dr.) Chercheur principal Jochen Küpper (Prof.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée