Abstract
We analyze electronic radiationless transitions in molecular aggregates in the limit where the coupling between the monomeric units is strong. We show that in this limit the rate at a given electronic energy gap decreases drastically with the increase in the size of the system. The decrease becomes more striking for larger electronic energy gaps. Extrapolation to the very strong limit prevailing in polyconjugated systems of major biological importance is suggested.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 78-82 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 105 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2 Mar 1984 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry