Atom transfer time refers to the timescale over which an atom transfers from one molecule or surface site to another. It is a fundamental quantity that governs the rate of many surface reactions, such as catalysis, electrochemistry, and photochemistry. Experimental techniques, such as time-resolved spectroscopy and electron microscopy, provide insights into the dynamics of atom transfer. Theoretical methods, including density functional theory and quantum Monte Carlo, enable the calculation of atom transfer rates and the elucidation of reaction mechanisms.
