Ultrafast dynamics of the azobenzene-coumarin complex: Investigation of cooling dynamics measured by an integrated molecular thermometer

Authors :: Velate, Suresh
Danilov, Evgeny O.
Rodgers, Michael A.J.
Source :: Journal of Physical Chemistry A. Oct 13, 2005, Vol. 109 Issue 40, p8969, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: The energy dissipation mechanism from photoexcited azobenzene is studied by femtosecond time-resolved UV absorption spectroscopy using 7-amino-4-trifluoromethylcoumarin (ATC) as a probe. Three major components are observed in the transient kinetics of Az-Pro-ATC vibrational cooling.

Subjects :: Coumarins -- Optical properties
Coumarins -- Chemical properties
Absorption spectra -- Observations
Benzene -- Optical properties
Benzene -- Chemical properties
Azo compounds -- Optical properties
Azo compounds -- Chemical properties
Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries

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