Time-resolved observation of the Eigen cation in liquid water

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Abstract

Experimental observation and time relaxation measurement of the hydrated proton Eigen form [H3 O+ (H2 O)3] are presented here. Vibrational time-resolved spectroscopy is used with an original method of investigating the proton excess in water. The anharmonicity of the time-resolved spectra is characteristic of the Eigen-type proton geometry. Proton relaxation occurs in less than 200 fs. A calculation of the potential energy confirms the experimental result and the Eigen cation lifetime is in good agreement with previous molecular dynamics simulations.

Original languageEnglish
Article number034511
JournalJournal of Chemical Physics
Volume126
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Jan 2007

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