Femtosecond Polarization Phase Selective (PPS) High Magnetic Field Studies of Electron-Spin-Hole (ESH) Dynamics: New Tools for Ultrafast Imaging Fe-centered ESH Transfer Mechanisms Steps

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Abstract

In previous work, new Nanoparticle-enzyme Based Hybrids (NEBH) synthesis methods were investigated for nanoparticles of different shapes and electron energies. These hybrids can provide electromagnetic-field-driven ESH separations and transfers to desired molecular locations. Of paramount biomedical interest are the activity centers (including Fe-clusters) in proteins that perform their intended function and help synthesize other molecules. In this work we discuss results of our recent \textit{in situ} ESH dynamics measurements: we use \textless 15fs (Vitara) PPS broad band pulses and ultrahigh, 25T, magnetic fields from Split-helix magnet at NHMFL. Work included multi-spectral domain PPS harmonic generations and PPS sum frequency generations. Model compounds, including cytochromes, were used for testing and calibrations and previously studied Fe-S enzymes were prepared for measurements. While PPS opto-magnetic methods are known for their insight into electronic structure, our femtosecond measurements can provide ultrafast dynamic imaging of ESH mechanisms decision making steps.

*UF-PPS Project, performed in part at NHMFL, supported by NSF CA No. DMR-1157490, and 0654118 and U.S. DOE

Authors

  • Kresimir Rupnik

    • Louisiana State University
  • Benjamin Cooper

    • Louisiana State University
  • Taylor Dunne

    • Louisiana State University
  • Katherine Gerosa

    • Louisiana State University
  • Kaitlyn Mercer

    • Louisiana State University
  • Stephen McGill

    • Florida State University