Abstract
Primary charge separation dynamics is modeled in the pheophytin-modified Rhodobacter sphaeroides R-26 reaction center (RC). To explain the observed spectral evolution, it is assumed that the process is coupled to coherent nuclear motion. A density matrix equation with the Redfield relaxation superoperator is used for simulation of the electron-vibratibnal dynamics and its spectral signatures. The model includes two diabatic - states, i.e., an excited state P* of the primary donor (i.e., special pair, P), and a charge-transfer state (P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7445-7457 |
Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry B |
Volume | 108 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |