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The Larsson Quantum Lab

We develop and utilize tools for simulating and understanding quantum effects in molecular systems.

The Larsson Quantum Lab group

Our research interests

Our research focuses on developing and utilizing tools for simulating and understanding quantum effects in molecular systems. We are interested in both structural and dynamical properties of molecules. Our recent applications range from understanding entangled vibrational motion in floppy, protonated water clusters to unraveling the mechanisms responsible for attosecond electronic charge migration dynamics.

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Open Positions

Graduate students are welcome to apply either to the Chemistry Program or the Physics Program at UC Merced.

We are looking for two postdoctoral researchers.

We are seeking two postdoctoral researchers to work on developing, implementing, and applying tensor-network and related quantum-dynamics methods for electronic and molecular quantum dynamics. Applicants with a background in chemistry/physics and with experience in method development and programming are welcome to apply. See the advertisement for further information.

For inquiries, please send an email to larsson [at] ucmerced .eδu.

Meet the Team

Henrik R. Larsson

Assistant Professor

Brieuc Le Dé

Postdoctoral Scholar

Julian Stetzler

Postdoctoral Scholar

Gino Gamboni

Graduate Student

Wolfgang Kern

Graduate Student

Gabriel Martin

Undergraduate Student

Luis Pulido-Alaniz

Undergraduate Student

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Featured Publications

Illustration for Localized Intrinsic Bond Orbitals Decode Correlated Charge Migration Dynamics

Localized Intrinsic Bond Orbitals Decode Correlated Charge Migration Dynamics
Sep 11, 2026
publication Chem. Sci.

Illustration for Accurate, full-dimensional computations of thousands of complex vibrational eigenstates with tree tensor network states

Accurate, full-dimensional computations of thousands of complex vibrational eigenstates with tree tensor network states
May 1, 2026
publication J.Phys.Chem.Lett.

Illustration for Computing excited eigenstates using inexact Lanczos methods and tree tensor network states [Editor's Pick]

Computing excited eigenstates using inexact Lanczos methods and tree tensor network states [Editor’s Pick]
Oct 7, 2025
publication J. Chem. Phys.

Illustration for Benchmarking Vibrational Spectra: 5000 Accurate Eigenstates of Acetonitrile Using Tree Tensor Network States

Benchmarking Vibrational Spectra: 5000 Accurate Eigenstates of Acetonitrile Using Tree Tensor Network States
Apr 8, 2025
publication J. Phys. Chem. Lett.

Illustration for Simulating Real-Time Molecular Electron Dynamics Efficiently Using the Time-Dependent Density Matrix Renormalization Group

Simulating Real-Time Molecular Electron Dynamics Efficiently Using the Time-Dependent Density Matrix Renormalization Group
Nov 13, 2024
publication J. Chem. Theory Comput.

Illustration for 2500 vibronic eigenstates of the NO3 radical

2500 vibronic eigenstates of the NO3 radical
Jul 7, 2024
publication Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys.
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News

Dr. Larsson received the Hans G. A. Hellmann award

Dr. Larsson received the Hans G. A. Hellmann award

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Sep 16, 2026
Dr. Larsson received an Outstanding Junior Faculty Award

Dr. Larsson received an Outstanding Junior Faculty Award

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Aug 25, 2026
Wolfgang received an outstanding mentor award

Wolfgang received an outstanding mentor award

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Aug 8, 2026
Luis presented his summer research at a SEED symposium

Luis presented his summer research at a SEED symposium

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Aug 7, 2026
Dr. Larsson received an NSF CAREER Award

Dr. Larsson received an NSF CAREER Award

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Jul 5, 2026
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Contact

larsson -at- ucmerced.e𝛿u

University of California, Merced
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Merced, CA 95343
United States

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