Theoretical Investigation of Photophysical Processes and Photophysical Properties

在化学学部理论与计算化学项目的这个项目中，Lin将使用密度矩阵技术对超快光化学和光物理过程进行理论研究。这项工作将与从事时间分辨飞秒红外光谱和拉曼散射的实验组的工作相协调。研究将涉及f聚集体中心和超快生物电子转移的光谱和动力学。现代激光技术使得在单个电子转移步骤的水平上研究化学反应的速率和机理成为可能。在这个项目中，Lin试图提供量化这些实验所需的理论分析，包括光合反应中心的初级电子转移步骤。

In this project of the Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Program of the Chemistry Division, Lin will use density matrix techniques in a theoretical investigation of ultrafast photochemical and photophysical processes. The work will be coordinated with that of experimental groups working on time-resolved femtosecond infrared spectroscopy and Raman scattering. Studies will deal with the spectroscopy and dynamics of F-aggregate centers and ultrafast biological electron transfer. %%% Modern laser technology has made it possible to investigate the rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions at the level of individual electron transfer steps. In this project, Lin seeks to provide the theoretical analysis needed to quantify such experiments including the primary electron transfer step in photosynthetic reaction centers.