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Sub-picosecond delocalization in the excited state of conjugated homopolymers and donor–acceptor copolymers

Natalie Renuka Banerji
2013
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In this feature article, we review and examine evidence that the primary photoexcited species in conjugated polymers is considerably delocalized. Localization occurs via a series of complex relaxation mechanisms on the

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Natalie Renuka Banerji
2013
Journal Articles

Abstract

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/72c399a0-98c5-4d71-bd0f-9bc417389f04

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