Lowest excited singlet state of C{sub 60}. A vibronic analysis of the fluorescence

Journal Article · Thu Jul 27 04:00:00 EDT 1995 · Journal of Physical Chemistry

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100030a004· OSTI ID:90957

Heuvel, D.J. van den; Groenen, E J.J.; Schmidt, J ^[1]; Holleman, I; Meijer, G ^[2]

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1. Univ. of Leiden (Netherlands)
2. Univ. of Nijmegen (Netherlands)

The fluorescence and fluorescence-excitation spectra of C{sub 60} in a hydrocarbon glass at 1.2 K are reported. The fluorescence spectrum resembles that of a molecular X-trap in crystalline C{sub 60}. The vibronic bands in these spectra are assigned, and the intensity distribution among the false origins points to vibronic coupling within the singlet manifold. The lowest excited singlet state of C{sub 60} shows predominantly T{sub ig} and G{sub 2} character. Additionally, we show that a reduction of the symmetry of C{sub 60} by either an intra- or an intermolecular perturbation leads to a fluorescence spectrum with a strong 0-0 transition and a different vibronic structure. 14 refs., 4 figs., 4 tabs.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 90957
• Journal Information: Journal of Physical Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry Journal Issue: 30 Vol. 99; ISSN JPCHAX; ISSN 0022-3654
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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