Hiroshi Kohguchi (Hiroshima University): Electronic Characters of Molecular Chirality Investigated by Photoelectron Circular Dichroism Studies with Laser and Synchrotron Light Sources

Photoelectron Circular Dichroism (PECD) is a phenomenon in which photoelectrons emitted by the photoionization of chiral molecules are scattered asymmetrically in specific directions. Since the sign (positive or negative) and magnitude of PECD values vary depending on the molecular orbitals and the associated electronic states from which the electrons are emitted, the PECD data can be redefined as an electronic character of molecular chirality.

In this seminar, the PECD studies using synchrotron radiation and laser light sources will be overviewed. Then, the research conducted at Hiroshima University aimed at elucidating the electronic properties of molecular chirality will be discussed.

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(Meeting code: 2022111100 Password: skcm2)