Modeling of Nonlinear Absorption of 5,10-A sub(2)B sub(2) Porphyrins in the Nanosecond Regime

The nonlinear absorption (NLA) properties of free base and metalated porphyrins with a unique 5,10-A sub(2)B sub(2) substitution pattern were studied with open Z-scan technique at 532 nm in the nanosecond regime over a broad range of input fluence. The NLA responses were found to be dependent on str...

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Published in:The journal of physical chemistry. A, Molecules, spectroscopy, kinetics, environment, & general theory Molecules, spectroscopy, kinetics, environment, & general theory, 2013-01, Vol.117 (1), p.15-26-15-26
Main Authors: Zawadzka, Monika, Wang, Jun, Blau, Werner J, Senge, Mathias O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fluence
Nanostructure
Nonlinearity
Photon absorption
Physical chemistry
Porphyrins
Solvents
Spectroscopy
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Summary:The nonlinear absorption (NLA) properties of free base and metalated porphyrins with a unique 5,10-A sub(2)B sub(2) substitution pattern were studied with open Z-scan technique at 532 nm in the nanosecond regime over a broad range of input fluence. The NLA responses were found to be dependent on structural features and the solvent used. In most cases, the character of the response differed from that typically observed for other porphyrins under similar experimental conditions (i.e., reverse saturable absorption, RSA), suggesting distinct photophysical properties. A series of models was considered in order to understand the NLA responses. Although the character of the responses varied between compounds and solvents, it was found that one model fits best all of the recorded responses. Thus, a four-level model with simultaneous two-photon absorption arising from the higher excited state is proposed (1 + 1 + 2 photon absorption).
ISSN:1089-5639
1520-5215
DOI:10.1021/jp304817u