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Jul 2026
Deciphering the infrared spectrum of the hydrated proton using full-dimensional quantum dynamics.
The nature of the aqueous proton has been traditionally interpreted through two limiting structural motifs: the Zundel and Eigen cations. However, experimental infrared (IR) spectra of the solvated proton reveal a far more dynamic character, as evidenced by distinct intensity modulations within the characteristic conti...
D. Mendive-Tapia, Christoph Schran, Banshi Das et al.
· Nature Chemistry · 1 citation