X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy

Journal Article · Thu Jul 09 00:00:00 EDT 2009 · Photosynthesis Research

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11120-009-9473-8· OSTI ID:971436

Yano, Junko; Yachandra, Vittal K

This review gives a brief description of the theory and application of X-ray absorption spectroscopy, both X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) and extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS), especially, pertaining to photosynthesis. The advantages and limitations of the methods are discussed. Recent advances in extended EXAFS and polarized EXAFS using oriented membranes and single crystals are explained. Developments in theory in understanding the XANES spectra are described. The application of X-ray absorption spectroscopy to the study of the Mn4Ca cluster in Photosystem II is presented.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: Physical Biosciences Division
• DOE Contract Number: DE-AC02-05CH11231
• OSTI ID: 971436
• Report Number(s): LBNL-2319E; PHRSDI; TRN: US201004%%149
• Journal Information: Photosynthesis Research, Journal Name: Photosynthesis Research; ISSN 0166-8595
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ABSORPTION
ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY
FINE STRUCTURE
MEMBRANES
MONOCRYSTALS
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
SPECTRA
Photosystem II
water oxidation
oxygen evolution
manganese cluster
X-ray spectroscopy
EXAFS
XANES
X-ray dichroism