Lab Guide: Israel Wolf, room 314, Multi Disciplinary        
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Measurement of radiative life times of excited molecules using single photon counting technique

In this experiments we study the spectroscopic properties of solvated Bimanes molecules in solutions of varying polarity.  We aim at understanding the relations between the solute-solvent interactions and the energy levels of the solute molecules.  More specifically, single photon counting technique would be employed to measure the total life times of excited solute molecules. These measurements, in conjunction with measurements of quantum yield, enable us to calculate radiative life times. The interpretation of the measurements helps us to gain insight into the conformations of the solute molecules in solvents of different polarity.

Aim

Study the influence of solution polarity on the spectral properties of Bimanes molecules.