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Tuning Quintet Multiexciton Sublevel Selection via Bridge Resonance in Singlet Fission
Chanakarn Phansa1, Miles I Collins2, Amir Asadpoordarvish3
1Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1TN, United Kingdom.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
|May 22, 2026
Summary
Researchers explored singlet fission in tetracene and pentacene oligomers to control multiexciton states for quantum technologies. Tuning "bridge resonance" successfully managed spin dynamics, yielding predictable quintet populations for quantum applications.
Area of Science:
- Quantum Information Science
- Materials Science
- Spectroscopy
Background:
- Singlet fission generates spin-entangled triplet pairs, a key process for multiexciton generation.
- Controlling quintet multiexciton spin-sublevel populations is critical for quantum technologies but remains challenging.
- Oligomers with chromophore-bridging units offer tunable electronic properties for controlling spin dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate intramolecular singlet fission in tetracene and pentacene oligomers.
- To understand the role of "bridge resonance" in influencing quintet formation mechanisms.
- To demonstrate a strategy for controlling spin dynamics in singlet fission systems for quantum applications.
Main Methods:
- Continuous-microwave and pulsed electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy.
- Synthesis and characterization of tetracene and pentacene derivative oligomers bridged by anthracene.
- Analysis of quintet spin-sublevel populations.
Main Results:
- The tetracene oligomer exhibited strong-exchange quintet formation with well-defined, reproducible spin-sublevel populations due to enhanced "bridge resonance".
- The pentacene oligomer displayed weak-exchange quintet formation, resulting in disordered and less predictable spin-sublevel populations.
- Differences in HOMO-HOMO and LUMO-LUMO energy alignment significantly impacted intertriplet exchange coupling and quintet formation.
Conclusions:
- Tuning "bridge resonance" is an effective strategy for controlling spin dynamics in singlet fission.
- Engineered multiexciton states with tailored spin properties can be achieved.
- This work paves the way for advanced quantum computing and spintronic devices.
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