Ultrafast x-ray scattering and electronic coherence at avoided crossings: complete isotropic signals

Nonadiabatic transitions at conical intersections and avoided crossings play a pivotal role in shaping the outcomes of photochemical reactions. Using the photodissociation of LiF as a model, this theoretical study explores the application of gas phase nonresonant ultrafast x-ray scattering to map no...

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Main Authors: Liane, EM, Simmermacher, M, Kirrander, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2024
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description Nonadiabatic transitions at conical intersections and avoided crossings play a pivotal role in shaping the outcomes of photochemical reactions. Using the photodissociation of LiF as a model, this theoretical study explores the application of gas phase nonresonant ultrafast x-ray scattering to map nonadiabatic transitions at an avoided crossing, utilizing the part of the scattering signal that probes electronic coherence directly. The presented scattering signals are rotationally averaged and calculated from two- rather than one-electron (transition) densities, which inherently accounts for all possible electronic transitions driven by the x-ray photon. This approach provides quantitative predictions of the experimental signals, thereby facilitating future experimental endeavors to observe nonadiabatic effects and coherent electron dynamics with ultrafast x-ray scattering.
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Ultrafast x-ray scattering and electronic coherence at avoided crossings: complete isotropic signals
title Ultrafast x-ray scattering and electronic coherence at avoided crossings: complete isotropic signals
title_full Ultrafast x-ray scattering and electronic coherence at avoided crossings: complete isotropic signals
title_fullStr Ultrafast x-ray scattering and electronic coherence at avoided crossings: complete isotropic signals
title_full_unstemmed Ultrafast x-ray scattering and electronic coherence at avoided crossings: complete isotropic signals
title_short Ultrafast x-ray scattering and electronic coherence at avoided crossings: complete isotropic signals
title_sort ultrafast x ray scattering and electronic coherence at avoided crossings complete isotropic signals
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