Ultrafast Solvation of <i>N</i>‐Methyl‐6‐quinolone Probes Local IR Spectrum

Abstract

A molecular dipole field (see picture) is created by femtosecond excitation of the title compound, and the response of the environment is observed by stimulated emission spectroscopy of the dye. Strong frequency modulation in the dynamic Stokes shift reflects coherent solvent motion. The IR spectrum of the solvent is related quantitatively to the experiment by dielectric continuum theory. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2005/z501397_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.