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Kröner D. Chiral distinction by ultrashort laser pulses: electron wavepacket dynamics incorporating magnetic interactions. J Phys Chem A 2011; 115:14510-8. [PMID: 22010997 DOI: 10.1021/jp207270s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The qualitative and quantitative distinction of enantiomers is one of the key issues in chemical analysis. In the last years, circular dichroism (CD) has been combined with laser ionization mass spectrometry (LIMS), applying resonance enhanced multiphoton ionization (REMPI) with ultrashort laser pulses. We present theoretical investigations on the CD in the populations of the first electronic excited state of the REMPI process, caused by the interaction of 3-methyl-cyclopentanone with either left or right circular polarized fs-laser pulses. For this we performed multistate laser driven many electron dynamics based on ab initio electronic structure calculations, namely, TD-CIS(D)/6-311++(2d,2p). For a theoretical description of these experiments, a complete description of the field-dipole correlation is mandatory, including both electric field-electric dipole and magnetic field-magnetic dipole interactions. The effect of various pulse parameters on the CD are analyzed and compared with experimental results to gain further understanding of the key elements for an optimal distinction of enantiomers.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dominik Kröner
- Chemistry Department-Theoretical Chemistry, Universität Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany.
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Li X, Shapiro M. Theory of the optical spatial separation of racemic mixtures of chiral molecules. J Chem Phys 2010; 132:194315. [DOI: 10.1063/1.3429884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Klamroth T, Kröner D. Stereoselective isomerization of an ensemble of adsorbed molecules with multiple orientations: stochastic laser pulse optimization for selective switching between achiral and chiral atropisomers. J Chem Phys 2008; 129:234701. [PMID: 19102546 DOI: 10.1063/1.3036927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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We present quantum dynamical simulations for the laser driven isomerization of an ensemble of surface mounted stereoisomers with multiple orientations. The model system 1-(2-cis-fluoroethenyl)-2-fluorobenzene supports two chiral and one achiral atropisomers upon torsion around the C-C single bond connecting phenyl ring and ethylene group. An infrared picosecond pulse is used to excite the internal rotation around the chiral axis, thereby controlling the chirality of the molecule. In order to selectively switch the molecules--independent of their orientation on a surface--from their achiral to either their left- or right-handed form, a stochastic pulse optimization algorithm is applied. The stochastic pulse optimization is performed for different sets of defined orientations of adsorbates corresponding to the rotational symmetry of the surface. The obtained nonlinearly polarized laser pulses are highly enantioselective for each orientation.
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- Tillmann Klamroth
- Institut für Chemie, Theoretische Chemie, Universität Potsdam, D-14476 Potsdam, Germany.
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Kröner D, Klaumünzer B, Klamroth T. From stochastic pulse optimization to a stereoselective laser pulse sequence: simulation of a chiroptical molecular switch mounted on adamantane. J Phys Chem A 2008; 112:9924-35. [PMID: 18800773 DOI: 10.1021/jp804352q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Quantum dynamical simulations for the laser-controlled isomerization of 1-(2-cis-fluoroethenyl)-2-fluorobenzene mounted on adamantane are reported based on a one-dimensional electronic ground-state potential and dipole moment calculated by density functional theory. The model system 1-(2-cis-fluoroethenyl)-2-fluorobenzene supports two chiral and one achiral atropisomers upon torsion around the C-C single bond connecting the phenyl ring and ethylene group. The molecule itself is bound to an adamantyl frame which serves as a model for a linker or a surface. Due to the C3 symmetry of the adamantane molecule, the molecular switch can have three equivalent orientations. An infrared picosecond pulse is used to excite the internal rotation around the chiral axis, thereby controlling the chirality of the molecule. In order to selectively switch the molecules--independent of their orientations-- from their achiral to either their left- or right-handed form, a stochastic pulse optimization algorithm is applied. A subsequent detailed analysis of the optimal pulse allows for the design of a stereoselective laser pulse sequence of analytical form. The developed control scheme of elliptically polarized laser pulses is enantioselective and orientation-selective.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dominik Kröner
- Universität Potsdam, Institut für Chemie, Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse 24-25, D-14476 Potsdam, Germany.
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Zhdanov DV, Zadkov VN. Absolute asymmetric synthesis from an isotropic racemic mixture of chiral molecules with the help of their laser orientation-dependent selection. J Chem Phys 2007; 127:244312. [DOI: 10.1063/1.2801640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Kröner D, Klaumünzer B. Laser-operated chiral molecular switch: quantum simulations for the controlled transformation between achiral and chiral atropisomers. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2007; 9:5009-17. [PMID: 17851597 DOI: 10.1039/b705974d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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We report quantum dynamical simulations for the laser controlled isomerization of 1-(2-cis-fluoroethenyl)-2-fluorobenzene based on one-dimensional electronic ground and excited state potentials obtained from (TD)DFT calculations. 1-(2-cis-fluoroethenyl)-2-fluorobenzene supports two chiral and one achiral atropisomers, the latter being the most stable isomer at room temperature. Using a linearly polarized IR laser pulse the molecule is excited to an internal rotation around its chiral axis, i.e. around the C-C single bond between phenyl ring and ethenyl group, changing the molecular chirality. A second linearly polarized laser pulse stops the torsion to prepare the desired enantiomeric form of the molecule. This laser control allows the selective switching between the achiral and either the left- or right-handed form of the molecule. Once the chirality is "switched on" linearly polarized UV laser pulses allow the selective change of the chirality using the electronic excited state as intermediate state.
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- Dominik Kröner
- Institut für Chemie, Universität Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Str 24-25, D-14476, Potsdam, Germany.
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Ndong M, Lauvergnat D, Chapuisat X, Desouter-Lecomte M. Optimal control simulation of the Deutsch-Jozsa algorithm in a two-dimensional double well coupled to an environment. J Chem Phys 2007; 126:244505. [PMID: 17614562 DOI: 10.1063/1.2743429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The quantum Deutsch-Jozsa algorithm is implemented by using vibrational modes of a two-dimensional double well. The laser fields realizing the different gates (NOT, CNOT, and HADAMARD) on the two-qubit space are computed by the multitarget optimal control theory. The stability of the performance index is checked by coupling the system to an environment. Firstly, the two-dimensional subspace is coupled to a small number Nb of oscillators in order to simulate intramolecular vibrational energy redistribution. The complete (2+Nb)D problem is solved by the coupled harmonic adiabatic channel method which allows including coupled modes up to Nb=5. Secondly, the computational subspace is coupled to a continuous bath of oscillators in order to simulate a confined environment expected to be favorable to achieve molecular computing, for instance, molecules confined in matrices or in a fullerene. The spectral density of the bath is approximated by an Ohmic law with a cutoff for some hundreds of cm(-1). The time scale of the bath dynamics (of the order of 10 fs) is then smaller than the relaxation time and the controlled dynamics (2 ps) so that Markovian dissipative dynamics is used.
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- M Ndong
- Laboratoire de Chimie Physique, Université Paris-Sud, UMR8000, Orsay, F-91405, France
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Korolkov MV, Manz J. Design of UV laser pulses for the preparation of matrix isolated homonuclear diatomic molecules in selective vibrational superposition states. J Chem Phys 2007; 126:174306. [PMID: 17492862 DOI: 10.1063/1.2723724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The preparation of matrix isolated homonuclear diatomic molecules in a vibrational superposition state c0Phie=1,v=0+cjPhie=1,v=j, with large (|c0|2 approximately 1) plus small contributions (|cj|2<<1) of the ground v=0 and specific v=j low excited vibrational eigenstates, respectively, in the electronic ground (e=1) state, and without any net population transfer to electronic excited (e>1) states, is an important challenge; it serves as a prerequisite for coherent spin control. For this purpose, the authors investigate two scenarios of laser pulse control, involving sequential or intrapulse pump- and dump-type transitions via excited vibronic states Phiex,k with a dominant singlet or triplet character. The mechanisms are demonstrated by means of quantum simulations for representative nuclear wave packets on coupled potential energy surfaces, using as an example a one-dimensional model for Cl2 in an Ar matrix. A simple three-state model (including Phi1,0, Phi1,j and Phiex,k) allows illuminating analyses and efficient determinations of the parameters of the laser pulses based on the values of the transition energies and dipole couplings of the transient state which are derived from the absorption spectra.
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- M V Korolkov
- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustrasse 3, D-14195 Berlin, Germany.
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Nuernberger P, Vogt G, Brixner T, Gerber G. Femtosecond quantum control of molecular dynamics in the condensed phase. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2007; 9:2470-97. [PMID: 17508081 DOI: 10.1039/b618760a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We review the progress in controlling quantum dynamical processes in the condensed phase with femtosecond laser pulses. Due to its high particle density the condensed phase has both high relevance and appeal for chemical synthesis. Thus, in recent years different methods have been developed to manipulate the dynamics of condensed-phase systems by changing one or multiple laser pulse parameters. Single-parameter control is often achieved by variation of the excitation pulse's wavelength, its linear chirp or its temporal subpulse separation in case of pulse sequences. Multiparameter control schemes are more flexible and provide a much larger parameter space for an optimal solution. This is realized in adaptive femtosecond quantum control, in which the optimal solution is iteratively obtained through the combination of an experimental feedback signal and an automated learning algorithm. Several experiments are presented that illustrate the different control concepts and highlight their broad applicability. These fascinating achievements show the continuous progress on the way towards the control of complex quantum reactions in the condensed phase.
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- Patrick Nuernberger
- Universität Würzburg, Physikalisches Institut, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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Hoki K, Koseki S, Matsushita T, Sahnoun R, Fujimura Y. Quantum control of molecular chirality: Ab initio molecular orbital study and wave packet analysis of l,l′-binaphthyl. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2005.09.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Gerbasi D, Shapiro M, Brumer P. Theory of “laser distillation” of enantiomers: Purification of a racemic mixture of randomly oriented dimethylallene in a collisional environment. J Chem Phys 2006; 124:74315. [PMID: 16497044 DOI: 10.1063/1.2171968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Enantiomeric control of 1,3 dimethylallene in a collisional environment is examined. Specifically, our previous "laser distillation" scenario wherein three perpendicular linearly polarized light fields are applied to excite a set of vib-rotational eigenstates of a randomly oriented sample is considered. The addition of internal conversion, dissociation, decoherence, and collisional relaxation mimics experimental conditions and molecular decay processes. Of greatest relevance is internal conversion which, in the case of dimethylallene, is followed by molecular dissociation. For various rates of internal conversion, enantiomeric control is maintained in this scenario by a delicate balance between collisional relaxation of excited dimethylallene that enhances control and collisional dephasing, which diminishes control.
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- David Gerbasi
- Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Control, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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González L, Manz J, Schmidt B, Shibl MF. Optical resolution of oriented enantiomers via photodissociation: quantum model simulations for H2POSD. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2005; 7:4096-101. [PMID: 16474874 DOI: 10.1039/b511495k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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We demonstrate quantum mechanically how to resolve enantiomers from an oriented racemic mixture taking advantage of photodissociation. Our approach employs a femtosecond ultraviolet (UV) laser pulse with specific linear polarization achieving selective photodissociation of one enantiomer from a mixture of L and R enantiomers. As a result, the selected enantiomer is destroyed in the electronically excited state while the opposite enantiomer is left intact in the ground state. As an example we use H2POSD which presents axial chirality. A UV pulse excites the lowest singlet excited state which has nsigma* character and is, therefore, strongly repulsive along the P-S bond. The model simulations are performed using wavepackets which propagate on two dimensional potential energy surfaces, calculated along the chirality and dissociation reaction coordinates using the CASSCF level of theory.
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- Leticia González
- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustrasse 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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Hoki K, González L, Shibl MF, Fujimura Y. Sequential Pump-Dump Control of Photoisomerization Competing with Photodissociation of Optical Isomers. J Phys Chem A 2004. [DOI: 10.1021/jp0495038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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- Kunihito Hoki
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8578, Japan, and Institut für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Freie Universität Berlin, D-14195, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8578, Japan, and Institut für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Freie Universität Berlin, D-14195, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8578, Japan, and Institut für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Freie Universität Berlin, D-14195, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8578, Japan, and Institut für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Freie Universität Berlin, D-14195, Germany
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Frishman E, Shapiro M, Gerbasi D, Brumer P. Enantiomeric purification of nonpolarized racemic mixtures using coherent light. J Chem Phys 2003. [DOI: 10.1063/1.1603732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Umeda H, Takagi M, Yamada S, Koseki S, Fujimura Y. Quantum control of molecular chirality: optical isomerization of difluorobenzo[c]phenanthrene. J Am Chem Soc 2002; 124:9265-71. [PMID: 12149033 DOI: 10.1021/ja017849f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The results of a theoretical study are presented on quantum control of a chiral exchange reaction of a polyatomic molecule by using infrared laser pulses. Difluorobenzo[c]phenanthrene was chosen to be the simplest model for its helical chirality exchange reaction. This molecule has two stable configurations: M and P forms. From the viewpoint of chemical reaction dynamics, isomerization is regarded as the movement of one of the two representative points that initially correspond to the two forms to the position of the other representative point, while the other representative point remains in its initial position. The ground-state potential energy surface and dipole moment functions required to control this reaction were evaluated at the MP2/6-31+G(d,p) and MP2/TZV+(d,p) levels of molecular orbital (MO) theory. An effective potential energy surface (PES) that is a function of twisting motion of the benzene rings and wagging motion of the CF(2) group was constructed on the basis of the MO results. An analytical expression for the effective PES and that for the dipole moment functions were prepared to make the isomerization control tractable. A quantum control method in a classical way was applied to the isomerization of preoriented difluorobenzo[c]phenanthrene in low temperature limits. The time evolution of the representative point of the M form and that of the P form are separately evaluated to determine the optimal laser fields. This means that the laser control produces pure helical enantiomers from a racemic mixture. Representative points are replaced by the corresponding nuclear wave packets in this treatment. The derived control laser field consists of two linearly polarized E(x)() and E(z)() components that are perpendicular to each other. These components are pi-phase-shifted when the representative point is in the transition-state regions. Under the irradiation of this laser pulse, one of the two representative points of the isomerization is transferred to the target position along the intrinsic reaction path between the enantiomers, while the other representative point remains in its initial potential well. This results in one-way isomerization control, that is, the M(P) to P(M) form. The isomerization is completed with yields of ca. 70% within a few picoseconds. Temporal behaviors of the nuclear wave packet whose center corresponds to the representative point are drawn to see how the desired chiral exchange reaction proceeds in the presence of the control field, while its reverse process is suppressed.
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- Hiroaki Umeda
- Department of Material Science, College of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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