Bob Austin
Department of Physics,
Princeton University
Abstract:
I have always been interested in the subject of the conformational dynamics of proteins,
particularly in the mid and far infrared range, and have carried out an extensive set of
experiments probing picosecond protein dynamics at free electron lasers around the world
to probe self-trapped energy trapping. A related interest is in time-resolved conformational
dynamics of proteins using ultra-fast mixing techniques; I with my colleagues have carried
out ultra-fast mixing experiments at accelerator light sources, using a technology based upon
a microfabricated diffusional mixer. I briefly review these efforts, and then try to look
forward as to the future of particle accelerators in biological physics.
2009 Run
Sept. 23rd to Nov. 10th
