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Excited-state reaction dynamics of the radical anions revealed by time-resolved photofragment depletion spectroscopy

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  • Sejun An

    (KAIST)

  • Sang Kyu Kim

    (KAIST)

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The excited-state reaction dynamics of radical anions are investigated using a newly developed technique: time-resolved photofragment depletion spectroscopy. This method leverages differences in photodetachment cross-sections among transient anionic species involved in the reaction pathway. It offers a distinct advantage for studying radical anions, which are typically challenging to probe using conventional spectroscopic techniques due to their low electron affinities. As a benchmark, the method is first applied to I₂⁻, whose excited-state behavior is well characterized. The technique is then extended to CH₃NO₂⁻ and (CH₃NO₂)₂⁻, enabling real-time probing of the excited-state dynamics of their nonvalence-bound states. Our findings reveal that ultrafast internal conversion from a nonvalence orbital to a valence orbital is followed either by prompt chemical bond dissociation or by comparatively slower cluster decomposition. These results highlight the dynamic role of the nonvalence orbital in driving chemical reactivity.

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  • Sejun An & Sang Kyu Kim, 2025. "Excited-state reaction dynamics of the radical anions revealed by time-resolved photofragment depletion spectroscopy," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 16(1), pages 1-7, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-025-61295-y
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-61295-y
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