Coherent Photochemical Reactions and Their Controls in Sequential Molecular System

本研究的目的是建立高度组织化的分子体系中光化学反应的相干性质，并通过调节反应的量子力学相来控制光化学反应。这一年的研究工作旨在总结这一项目的成果：(1)准备最终评估文件，(2)发表项目成果论文，(3)安排讨论相关现象的研讨会。在2002年10月8日举行的最终评估中，该项目的结果被评估为A+(最高等级)。这个项目的成员在每一次合作工作中都有进一步的发表。第三届分子体系中的相干光化学反应及其在分子器件中的应用研讨会于2002年11月21-22日在北海道大学举行。项目成员和许多与该主题相关的研究人员(150名参与者)进行了为期两天的热情和富有成果的讨论。

The purpose of this research project is to establish the coherent nature of photochemical reaction in highly organized molecular systems and its control by regulating the quantum mechanical phase of reaction. In this year, the resarch work is directed toward making a summary of the results of this project : (1) Preparation of the documents for the final evaluation, (2) publication of the papers presenting the results of the project, and (3) arrangement of the seminar discussing on the related phenomena. At the final evaluation held on October 8, 2002, the result of this project was evaluated to be A+ (the highest grade). Further publication has been made by the members of this project in every cooperative work. The 3rd Symposium on Coherent Photochemical Reactions in Molecular Systems and Its Application to Molecular Devices was held in Hokkaido University on November 21-22, 2002. The project members and many researchers related to the subject (150 participants) had an enthusiastic and fruitful discussion for two days.