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Recent experimental and theoretical developments in time-resolved X-ray spectroscopies

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Thomas Penfold

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Abstract

Capturing the evolving geometric and electronic structure in the course of a chemical reaction or biological process is the principal aim of time-resolved X-ray spectroscopies. Recent technological and methodological improvements, such as high repetition rate lasers and femtosecond laser-electron slicing have made this a reality. The advent of X-ray free electron lasers introduces a paradigm shift in terms of the temporal resolution of X-ray spectroscopies, and offer exciting possibilities for time-resolved second-order X-ray spectroscopies and non-linear X-ray experiments. In parallel, the improved data quality is making it increasingly important to accurately simulate the fine spectroscopic details. This has been the driving force for new theoretical methods permitting a detailed interpretation of the spectra in terms of the geometrical and electronic properties of the system. In this contribution, we discuss recent experimental and theoretical developments in ultrafast X-ray absorption spectroscopies (XAS) and explore the new opportunities they offer.


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Author(s): Milne CJ, Penfold TJ, Chergui M

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Coordination Chemistry Review

Year: 2014

Volume: 277-278

Pages: 44-68

Print publication date: 01/10/2014

Online publication date: 12/03/2014

Acceptance date: 03/02/2014

ISSN (print): 0010-8545

ISSN (electronic): 1873-3840

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010854514000630

DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2014.02.013


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