Vibrational energy relaxation

Vibrational energy relaxation refers to the process by which vibrational energy, which is the energy associated with the vibrational motion of atoms within a molecule, dissipates or transitions to other forms of energy, typically in a condensed phase or gas. This process is significant in various fields, including physical chemistry, materials science, and biophysics, as it plays a critical role in energy transfer mechanisms, chemical reactions, and the behavior of complex systems.