Solvation dynamics in electrolyte solutions

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Abstract
A microscopic theory of the dynamics of ion solvation in electrolyte solutions is given. Consistent with the pure solvent case, the theory predicts a very fast and important inertial relaxation at short times. This is followed by oscillations and an extremely slow long‐time decay associated with the formation of an equilibrium ‘‘ion atmosphere’’ about the newly charged particle.