Non-adiabatic Rates: Transition and Theory

This lecture covers the transition from non-adiabatic to adiabatic regimes in chemical reactions, focusing on the Marcus Inverted Regime and intermediate coupling challenges. The instructor discusses Wolynes' theory for calculating nonadiabatic reaction rates and its application in both normal and inverted regimes. Path integral implementation and model applications, such as the spin-boson model and electronic predissociation, are also explored. The lecture concludes with results on rate constants and the Zusman Equation for friction in reaction mechanisms.