A full multiple scattering model for the analysis of time-resolved X-ray difference absorption spectra

Maurizio Benfatto, Stefano Della Longa, Keisuke Hatada, Kuniko Hayakawa, Wojciech Gawelda, Christian Bressler, Majed Chergui*

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Abstract

A full multiple theoretical model (MXAN) is applied to fit picosecond difference X-ray absorption spectra at the ruthenium L3 edge upon photoexcitation of aqueous [RuII(bpy)3]2+. We show that fitting difference spectra allows an increase in sensitivity, such that slight structural changes can be retrieved, which are not detected in fitting full spectra. The Ru-N bond distances of the excited complex in the 3MLCT state are in good agreement with recently published values. The implementation of the present approach to L-edge spectra and its high sensitivity opens opportunities for its extension to a large class of experiments where difference X-ray absorption spectra are recorded.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)14035-14039
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Physical Chemistry B
Volume110
Issue number29
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006/07/27

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Materials Chemistry

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