Coherent nuclear and electronic dynamics in primary charge separation in photosynthetic reaction centers: A redfield theory approach

V. Novoderezhkin, A.G. Yakovlev, R. van Grondelle, V.A. Shuvalov

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7445-7457
JournalJournal of Physical Chemistry B
Volume108
Issue number22
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004

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Coherent nuclear and electronic dynamics in primary charge separation in photosynthetic reaction centers: A redfield theory approach

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