A Generalized Interpretation of Time Resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy Experiments

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Abstract

We present a generalized interpretation of one photon pump - one photon probe, angle and time resolved photoelectron spectroscopy experiments in molecules. Using a previously derived mathematical formalism based on the density matrix, we are able to clarify the different aspects of molecular wavepacket dynamics that are observed in each beta parameter. As a general result, we find that rotational coherences are separated out from vibronic population dynamics by the highest order beta parameter. Data from linear, symmetric and asymmetric tops molecules is presented to demonstrate the validity of this interpretation.

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Authors

  • Varun Makhija

    University of Ottawa, Canada, University of Ottawa, Department of Physics

  • Paul Hockett

    National Research Council, Canada, National Research Council of Canada

  • Albert Stolow

    University of Ottawa, National Research Council, Canada, University of Ottawa, Departments of Physics and Chemistry