Ultrafast relaxation kinetics of the dark S1 state in all-trans-β-carotene explored by one- and two-photon pump–probe spectroscopy

Kosumi, Daisuke; Abe, Kenta; Karasawa, Hiroshi; Ito, Shinji; Cogdell, Richard J.; Hashimoto, Hideki; Yoshizawa, M.

doi:10.1016/j.chemphys.2009.12.013

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“…Femtosecond one-and two-photon pump-probe measurements based on a mode-locked Ti:sapphire regenerative amplifier (Spectra Physics, Hurricane-X) were described in detail elsewhere [29,30]. Visible and near-infrared excitation pulses were obtained from an optical parametric amplifier (Spectra Physics, OPA-800CF).…”

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“…A white light continuum probe pulse generated using a 5.0 mm sapphire plate was detected by a photo-diode array (Hamamatsu, 1024 pixels NMOS linear image sensor S3903-1024Q) through a spectrometer (Princeton Instruments, Acton SP275i). The excitation pulses were modulated at 500 Hz by an optical chopper (Terahertz Technologies Inc., C-995 Optical Chopper) and the data output was synchronized with the laser repetition of 1 kHz using home-built electronic circuitry [30]. Relative polarization between the excitation and probe pulses was set to the magic angle (54.71).…”

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Ultrafast S1 and ICT state dynamics of a marine carotenoid probed by femtosecond one- and two-photon pump-probe spectroscopy

Kosumi

Kusumoto

Fujii

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Journal of Luminescence

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Ultrafast S1 and ICT state dynamics of a marine carotenoid probed by femtosecond one- and two-photon pump-probe spectroscopy

Kosumi

Kusumoto

Fujii

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Journal of Luminescence

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“…The experimental setup of the femtosecond transient absorption measurements was as described in a previous paper 32. A mode-locked Ti:Sapphire oscillator and a 1 kHz regenerative amplifier (Hurricane-X, Spectra Physics, U.S.A.) provided the excitation and probe pulses.…”

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Femtosecond Transient Absorption Spectroscopic Study of a Carbonyl-Containing Carotenoid Analogue, 2-(all-trans-Retinylidene)-indan-1,3-dione

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The photophysical properties of a carbonyl-containing carotenoid analogue in an s-cis configuration, relative to the conjugated π system, 2-(all-trans-retinylidene)-indan-1,3-dione (C20Ind), were investigated by femtosecond time-resolved spectroscopy in various solvents. The lifetime of the optically forbidden S 1 state of C20Ind becomes long as solvent polarity increases. This trend is completely opposite to the situation of S 1-ICT dynamics of carbonyl-containing carotenoids, such as peridinin and fucoxanthin. Excitation energy dependence of the transient absorption measurements shows that the transient absorption spectra in non-polar solvents were originated from two distinct transient species, while those in polar and protic solvents are due to a single transient species. By referring to the results of MNDO-PSDCI (modified neglect of differential overlap with partial single-and double-configuration interaction) calculations, we conclude: (1) In polar and protic solvents, the S 1 state is generated following excitation up to the S 2 state; (2) In non-polar solvents, however, both the S 1 and 1 nπ * states are generated; and (3) C20Ind does not generate the S 1-ICT state, despite the fact that it has two conjugated carbonyl groups.

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“…Fig. 5 shows the transient absorption spectra of β-carotene recorded at 5 ps after two-photon excitation [50]. Apparent difference can be seen between the spectra of TPE 0-0 excitation and the other.…”

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Ultrafast time-resolved vibrational spectroscopies of carotenoids in photosynthesis

Hashimoto

Sugisaki

Yoshizawa

2015

Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Bioenergetics

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This review discusses the application of time-resolved vibrational spectroscopies to the studies of carotenoids in photosynthesis. The focus is on the ultrafast time regime and the study of photophysics and photochemistry of carotenoids by femtosecond time-resolved stimulated Raman and four-wave mixing spectroscopies. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: Vibrational spectroscopies and bioenergetic systems.

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Ultrafast relaxation kinetics of the dark S1 state in all-trans-β-carotene explored by one- and two-photon pump–probe spectroscopy

Cited by 41 publications

References 51 publications

Ultrafast S1 and ICT state dynamics of a marine carotenoid probed by femtosecond one- and two-photon pump-probe spectroscopy

Ultrafast S1 and ICT state dynamics of a marine carotenoid probed by femtosecond one- and two-photon pump-probe spectroscopy

Femtosecond Transient Absorption Spectroscopic Study of a Carbonyl-Containing Carotenoid Analogue, 2-(all-trans-Retinylidene)-indan-1,3-dione

Ultrafast time-resolved vibrational spectroscopies of carotenoids in photosynthesis

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