Intermolecular energy transfer: Retardation effects

Andrews, David L. and Juzeliūnas, Gediminas (1992) Intermolecular energy transfer: Retardation effects. The Journal of Chemical Physics, 96 (9). pp. 6606-6612. ISSN 0021-9606

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Abstract

An extension of previous theoretical work on the unified theory of radiative and radiationless intermolecular energy transfer is presented. A generalized transfer rate accounting for molecular vibronic structure is derived, enabling the formal connection with the classical Förster formula to be fully established. The solution to an apparent paradox concerning the long‐range R−2 dependence of the intermolecular energy transfer rate is demonstrated. It is shown that the inverse square behavior should be modified by inclusion of an exponential factor due to the presence of other acceptors. A corrected Förster decay rate including an R−4 contribution, in addition to the conventional R−6 term, is obtained and the means of characterizing distinctive features of the unified approach are discussed with reference to some model systems. Finally the relation between retardation and quantum uncertainty effects in molecular energy transfer are considered.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Chemistry
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Physical and Analytical Chemistry (former - to 2017) Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Chemistry of Light and Energy Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Centre for Photonics and Quantum Science
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	18 Jan 2016 17:11
Last Modified:	09 Feb 2023 13:43
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/56546
DOI:	10.1063/1.462599

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