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X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy

Journal Article · · Photosynthesis Research

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:
Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
Physical Biosciences Division
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
971436
Report Number(s):
LBNL-2319E
Journal Information:
Photosynthesis Research, Journal Name: Photosynthesis Research; ISSN 0166-8595; ISSN PHRSDI
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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