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Single-molecule spectroscopy.

T Plakhotnik¹, E A Donley, U P Wild

¹Physical Chemistry Laboratory, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH-Zentrum, CH-8092, Zurich, Switzerland. taras@phys.chem.ethz.ch

Annual Review of Physical Chemistry

|January 1, 1997

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This review covers single-molecule spectroscopy in solids, detailing quantum effects like photon bunching and classical phenomena such as spectral diffusion. It emphasizes physical results and their interpretation for a comprehensive understanding.

Area of Science:

Physical Chemistry
Spectroscopy
Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

Single-molecule spectroscopy (SMS) enables the study of individual molecules in condensed phases.
Understanding molecular behavior at the single-molecule level provides insights beyond ensemble averages.
SMS in solids presents unique challenges and opportunities for investigating quantum and classical phenomena.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent experimental and theoretical advancements in single-molecule spectroscopy in solids.
To discuss both pure quantum effects and classical spectroscopic phenomena observed in solids.
To emphasize the physical results and their interpretations within the field.

Main Methods:

Discussion of experimental techniques used in single-molecule spectroscopy.

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Theoretical modeling and analysis of spectroscopic data from single molecules.

Consideration of various excitation and detection schemes relevant to solid-state systems.

Main Results:

Detailed examination of quantum effects: photon bunching, antibunching, and spectral jumps.
Analysis of classical phenomena: near-field excitation, saturation, Stark shifts, and spectral diffusion.
Integration of customary spectroscopic analysis with advanced single-molecule techniques.

Conclusions:

Single-molecule spectroscopy in solids is a powerful tool for elucidating fundamental physical processes.
The interplay between quantum and classical effects provides a rich landscape for research.
Further research in SMS of solids promises deeper understanding of molecular dynamics and interactions.