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Title: Circular Dichroism in the Photoionization of Nanoparticles from Chiral Compounds

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
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  1. Laboratory for Solid State Physics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), CH-8093 Zuerich (Switzerland)

The dichroism in photoemission from chiral molecules is observed for the first time. Particles consisting of chiral molecules are suspended in air and irradiated alternately with right and left circularly polarized uv light. We found a polarization dependence in the total photoelectric current. The asymmetries observed are of the order of 10{sup {minus}2} to 10{sup {minus}3} , as expected from perturbation theory, and reverse their sign when the handedness of the molecules is changed. {copyright} {ital 1997} {ital The American Physical Society}

OSTI ID:
543838
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Vol. 79, Issue 16; Other Information: PBD: Oct 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English