Description
Ultrafast ring-opening dynamics is considered an important channel for the non-radiative decay of an electronically excited state in a number of molecules.
In this project, the ultrafast ring-opening of furfural triggered by a 266nm UV-light pulse is studied theoretically. It is explored how the photo-induced dynamics can be probed using ultrafast XUV absorption spectroscopy.
The project involves a modelling of the dynamics and the probe step in the gas phase as well as the liquid phase. It will allow to interpret available experimental results.
| Group | FS-CFEL-3 |
|---|---|
| Project Category | A6. Theory and computing |
Primary author
Ludger Inhester
(CFEL - DESY)
Co-author
Robin Santra
(DESY & UHH)
