The precursors of the solvated electron in methanol studied by femtosecond pump-repump-probe spectroscopy

J Chem Phys. 2006 Jan 14;124(2):024515. doi: 10.1063/1.2155481.

Abstract

Using UV photoionization and delayed near-infrared reexcitation pulses, a novel time-, frequency-, and polarization-resolved pump-repump-probe spectroscopy is conducted in the probing range of 450-2400 nm with improved experimental accuracy. Both the generation process and relaxation dynamics following selective repumping of intermediate species of the solvated electron are investigated and analyzed self-consistently with the help of a kinetic model. New insight in the intermediates of the trapped electron is gained leading to a unique microscopic picture.

MeSH terms

  • Alcohols / chemistry
  • Anisotropy
  • Chemistry, Physical / instrumentation
  • Chemistry, Physical / methods*
  • Electrons
  • Ions
  • Kinetics
  • Lasers
  • Light
  • Methanol / chemistry*
  • Photons
  • Solvents / chemistry
  • Spectrophotometry / methods
  • Spectrophotometry, Infrared
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet
  • Ultraviolet Rays

Substances

  • Alcohols
  • Ions
  • Solvents
  • Methanol