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Excitons in Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Their Dynamics

Journal Article · · Annual Review of Physical Chemistry
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  1. Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States); Univ of Rochester
  2. Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States)
  3. Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States). Inst. of Optics

Understanding exciton dynamics in single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) is essential to unlocking the many potential applications of these materials. This review summarizes recent progress in understanding exciton photophysics and, in particular, exciton dynamics in SWCNTs. We outline the basic physical and electronic properties of SWCNTs, as well as bright and dark transitions within the framework of a strongly bound one-dimensional excitonic model. We discuss the many facets of ultrafast carrier dynamics in SWCNTs, including both single-exciton states (bright and dark) and multiple-exciton states. Photophysical properties that directly relate to excitons and their dynamics, including exciton diffusion lengths, chemical and structural defects, environmental effects, and photoluminescence photon statistics as observed through photon antibunching measurements, are also discussed. Finally, we identify a few key areas for advancing further research in the field of SWCNT excitons and photonics.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Chemical Sciences, Geosciences & Biosciences Division
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-06ER15821
OSTI ID:
1774199
Journal Information:
Annual Review of Physical Chemistry, Journal Name: Annual Review of Physical Chemistry Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 69; ISSN 0066-426X
Publisher:
Annual ReviewsCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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