The jet-cooled S0→S1 excitation spectrum of 1,6-epoxy-[10]annulene

Andrea Giugni*, Roberto Eramo, Stefano Cavalieri, Giangeatano Pietraperzia, Maurizio Becucci, Cristina Gellini, Laura Moroni, Pier Remigio Salvi

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

2 Scopus citations

Abstract

The excitation spectrum of 1,6-epoxy-[10]annulene in the region of the lowest electronic transition (≈417-390 nm) has been measured under supersonic expansion conditions. The observed vibronic structure, with onset at 24008 cm-1, is discussed mostly in terms of allowed transitions. Comparison with MCSCF/CAS calculations of vibrational frequencies in S0 and S1 allows the assignment of several excited state fundamentals and correlation with ground state modes. Both the experimental and theoretical results point to the conclusion that equilibrium geometry changes upon excitation, with the C1 and C6 atoms of the molecular ring, connected by the epoxy bridge, moving slightly apart going from S0 to S1.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)315-324
Number of pages10
JournalChemical Physics Letters
Volume330
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 10 2000
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This work was supported by the Italian Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), by the Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca Scientifica e Tecnologica (MURST) and by the E.C. under the Contracts CHRX-CT-0561, ERBFMBICT961046, ERBCHRXCT930105 and ERBFMGECT950017. The authors wish to thank CINECA (Bologna, Italy) for providing an allocation of computer time.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'The jet-cooled S0→S1 excitation spectrum of 1,6-epoxy-[10]annulene'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this