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Laser induced C(60) cage opening studied by semiclassical dynamics simulation.

Hong Tang¹, Hongjian Li, Yusheng Dou

¹Institute of Computational Chemistry, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, 400065, China; E-Mails: tanghong@cqupt.edu.cn (H.T.); lihongjian699@gmail.com (H.L.).

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

|February 23, 2011

Summary

Laser excitation abruptly opens the C(60) fullerene cage. This process enhances cluster heating and promotes thermal fragmentation of the C(60) molecule.

Keywords:

cage opening fullerene laser induced fragmentation semiclassical dynamics

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Area of Science:

Physical Chemistry
Materials Science
Computational Physics

Background:

Fullerenes, specifically C(60), are unique carbon allotropes with a spherical structure.
Understanding fullerene stability and fragmentation under external stimuli is crucial for materials science applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the mechanism of laser-induced C(60) cage opening.
To explore the subsequent energy dynamics and fragmentation pathways of C(60) following laser excitation.

Main Methods:

Utilized a semiclassical electron-radiation-ion dynamics technique for simulations.
Analyzed the temporal evolution of the C(60) cage structure and energy states.

Main Results:

Observed abrupt opening of the C(60) cage immediately after laser excitation.
Documented a rapid increase in kinetic energy and a sharp decrease in electronic energy post-excitation.
Demonstrated efficient cluster heating and enhanced thermal fragmentation of C(60).

Conclusions:

Laser excitation provides an effective pathway for C(60) cage opening.
The energy redistribution following cage opening significantly contributes to fullerene fragmentation.