Controlling Electron Transfer in Condensed phase with Bond-Specific Infrared Excitation

Milan Delor, Paul A. Scattergood, Igor V. Sazanovich, Theo Keane, Gregory M. Greetham, Anthony J H M Meijer, Michael Towrie, Anthony W. Parker, Julia A. Weinstein

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Abstract

Using an ultrafast electronic-vibrational pulse-sequence, we show that the outcome of light-induced ET can be radically altered by mode-specific infrared (IR) excitation of vibrations which are coupled to the ET-pathway. IR-control is particularly challenging in condensed phase systems due to the ultrafast timescales involved, in particular rapid intramolecular vibrational redistribution. We demonstrate how an IR-pulse following UV-excitation perturbs nuclear-electronic (vibronic) interactions within a donor-bridge-acceptor system similar in design to those utilized in (bio)chemical light-harvesting, and alters charge-transport pathways and product state yields.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPhysical Chemistry of Interfaces and Nanomaterials XIV
EditorsSophia C. Hayes, Eric R. Bittner
PublisherSPIE
Number of pages6
Volume9549
ISBN (Print)9781628417159
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Sep 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventSPIE Nanoscience + Engineering - San Diego, United States
Duration: 9 Aug 201513 Aug 2015
Conference number: XIV

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherSPIE
Volume9549
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceSPIE Nanoscience + Engineering
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period9/08/1513/08/15

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