Electronic structure of norbornadiene and quadricyclane

Cooper, Joseph C.; Kirrander, Adam

doi:10.1039/D4CP03960B

Title: Electronic structure of norbornadiene and quadricyclane

Journal Article · 05 February 2025 · Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. PCCP

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CP03960B · OSTI ID:2503989

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Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, UK

The ground and excited state electronic structure of the molecular photoswitches quadricyclane and norbornadiene is examined qualitatively and quantitatively.

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Journal Information:: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. PCCP, Journal Name: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. PCCP Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 27; ISSN 1463-9076; ISSN PPCPFQ

Publisher:: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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