Search for dissertations about: "Femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words Femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy.

  2. 1. Exploring Electron Transfer Dynamics of Novel Dye Sensitized Photocathodes : Towards Solar Cells and Solar Fuels

    Author : Lei Zhang; Leif Hammarström; Yiying Wu; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Electron transfer; Laser spectroscopy; Femtosecond spectroscopy; Transient absorption; NiO; DSSCs; DSSFDs; Charge separation; Solar energy conversion; Nanosecond photolysis; Photophysics; Kemi med inriktning mot kemisk fysik; Chemistry with specialization in Chemical Physics;

    Abstract : The design of dyes for NiO-based dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) has drawn attention owing to their potential applications in photocatalysis and because they are indispensable for the development of tandem dye-sensitized solar cells. The understanding of the electron transfer mechanisms and dynamics is beneficial to guide further dye design and further improve the performance of photocathode in solar cells and solar fuel devices. READ MORE

  4. 2. Ultrafast, Non-Equilibrium Electron Transfer Reactions of Molecular Complexes in Solution

    Author : Jonas Petersson; Leif Hammarström; Antonín Vlček; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; electron transfer; laser; spectroscopy; transient absorption; anisortopy; inter ligand electron transfer; dye sensitized solar cell; DSSC; vibrational relaxation; ultrafast dynamics; fs spectroscopy; Kemi med inriktning mot kemisk fysik; Chemistry with specialization in Chemical Physics;

    Abstract : Photoinduced electron transfer is a fundamentally interesting process; it occurs everywhere in the natural world. Studies on electron transfer shed light on questions about the interaction between molecules and how the dynamics of these can be utilized to steer the electron transfer processes to achieve a desired goal. READ MORE

  5. 3. Fundamental interactions in transition metal reactions

    Author : Michael R. Coates; Michael Odelius; Markus Kowalewski; Abhik Ghosh; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; quantum chemistry; electronic structure; multiconfigurational; density functional theory; molecular dynamics; excited state molecular dynamics; non-adiabatic dynamics; solvation; organometallic complexes; x-ray absorption spectroscopy; photoelectron spectroscopy; time-resolved spectroscopy; femtosecond; picosecond; kemisk fysik; Chemical Physics;

    Abstract : Transition metal complexes that participate in homogeneous reactions often perform the role of a catalyst, facilitating novel reaction pathways. When these complexes are pushed away from their equilibrium, the arrangement of the coordinating ligands around the metal center is perturbed and new reaction pathways are opened. READ MORE

  6. 4. Molecular Trees for Collecting Sunshine -Monitoring and Controlling Energy Transfer in Dendrimers

    Author : Jane Larsen; Kemisk fysik; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; magnetiska och optiska ; supraledare; magnetisk resonans; egenskaper elektriska; Kondenserade materiens egenskaper:elektronstruktur; supraconductors; magnetic resonance; relaxation; spectroscopy; Condensed matter:electronic structure; electrical; magnetic and optical properties; Kemi; Chemistry; Femtosecond transient absorption; Os-Ru metal ligand complexes; Cu-porphyrin-appended dendrimers; Zn-porphyrin-appended dendrimers; Annihilation; Energy transfer; Solar energy conversion; Artificial photosynthesis; Antenna systems; spektroskopi; Physical chemistry; Fysikalisk kemi; Photochemistry; Fotokemi; Femtosecond fluorescence anisotropy;

    Abstract : A continuing use of fossil fuels will accelerate global warning and result in severe consequences for the environment and thereby also us. Development of alternative, sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources is therefore crucial. One approach is to create an artificial photosynthetic system that converts sunshine into fuel (e.g. READ MORE

  7. 5. Excited States of Carotenoids and Their Functions in Light Harvesting

    Author : Donatas Zigmantas; Kemisk fysik; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; spektroskopi; magnetic and optical properties; Carotenoids; light-harvesting; excited states; excitation energy transfer; femtosecond spectroscopy; supraconductors; magnetic resonance; electrical; Condensed matter:electronic structure; time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy; magnetisk resonans; supraledare; magnetiska och optiska ; egenskaper elektriska; Kondenserade materiens egenskaper:elektronstruktur; relaxation; spectroscopy;

    Abstract : The research presented in this thesis is focused on characterization of photophysical properties of lowest singlet excited states of carotenoids and their functions in the process of photosynthetic light harvesting. It is shown that the various light-harvesting complexes utilize different strategies to achieve efficient energy transfer from carotenoids to (bacterio)chlorophylls. READ MORE