Festschrift in honor of Jianshu Cao: Non-equilibrium kinetics and quantum dynamics

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Inspired by Jianshu’s commitments to fundamental science, this special issue of JCP aims to cover two areas of chemical physics: non-equilibrium dynamics in biomolecular networks and complex liquids and (ii) condensed-phase quantum dynamics in light-harvesting systems, molecular semiconductors, nano-scale thermal devices, and optical cavities. Reflective of the breadth and depth of Jianshu’s work, the special issue will invite contributions ranging across theoretical formulations, numerical simulations, and experimental measurements.

Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

  • Quantum dynamics
  • Non-equilibrium kinetics
  • Single-molecule kinetics
  • Condensed-phase quantum dynamics
  • Quantum-classical correspondence
  • Energy transfer in photosynthesis
  • Molecular systems modeling
  • Open quantum systems
  • Quantum coherence
  • Enzymatic processes

Guest Editors

Yoshitaka Tanimura, Kyoto University

Gregory A. Voth, University of Chicago

Michael Thoss, University of Freiburg

Maxim F. Gelin, Hangzhou Dianzi University Zhejiang

Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026Contribute to this Special Topic