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New spectroscopic methods enable two-dimensional infrared (2D IR) action spectra of molecular ions. This study models cryogenic ion 2D IR spectra, revealing unique characteristics of action-based spectroscopy for vibrational mode analysis.

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Physical Chemistry
Spectroscopy
Molecular Physics

Background:

Advancements in spectroscopic techniques allow for coherent multidimensional optical spectra acquisition using incoherent action-detection schemes.
Two-dimensional infrared (2D IR) spectroscopy has been demonstrated for cryogenically cooled molecular ions in the gas phase using photodissociation action-detection.

Purpose of the Study:

To model cryogenic ion 2D IR spectra of fac-Re(CO)3(CH3CN)3+ in the carbonyl stretch region using nonlinear response theory.
To elucidate the unique characteristics of action-based 2D IR spectra compared to traditional methods.

Main Methods:

Application of standard nonlinear response theory in the pure-dephasing limit.
Modeling of cryogenic ion 2D IR spectra for a specific metal complex.

Main Results:

Simulated spectra show good agreement with experimental data.
Cryogenic ion 2D IR spectra exhibit only bleaching features and inherent cross peaks between excited vibrational modes.
Action-based 2D IR spectra can be obtained without requiring anharmonicity or anharmonic coupling.

Conclusions:

The study provides key insights into the distinct features of action-based 2D IR spectroscopy.
Relative dipole moment orientations of vibrational modes significantly influence peak intensities in multi-mode excitation, a factor not readily available from linear spectra.