Ultrafast time-resolved vibrational spectroscopies of carotenoids in photosynthesis.

Hideki Hashimoto, Mitsuru Sugisaki, Masayuki Yoshizawa

Journal: Biochimica et biophysica acta 2015;1847(1):69-78

PMID: 25223589

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Abstract

This review discusses the application of time-resolved vibrational spectroscopies to the studies of carotenoids in photosynthesis. The focus is on the ultrafast time regime and the study of photophysics and photochemistry of carotenoids by femtosecond time-resolved stimulated Raman and four-wave mixing spectroscopies. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: Vibrational spectroscopies and bioenergetic systems.

Address: The Osaka City University Advanced Research Institute for Natural Science and Technology (OCARINA), Osaka City University, 3-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-8585, Japan; Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, Osaka City University, 3-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-8585, Japan. Electronic address: [email protected].; Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, Osaka City University, 3-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-8585, Japan.; Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, Aramaki-aza-aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8578, Japan.

DOI: 10.1016/j.bbabio.2014.09.001

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MeSH Terms: Carotenoids, Photosynthesis, Spectrum Analysis, Vibration