Research projects
Research Focus "Optics"
In optical applications of chromophores, triplet excitations should preferably not be populated (e.g., in fluorescent labels) or should be rapidly depopulated into a radiative state (OLED). In this part of TUTOR, chromophores are to be optimized accordingly.
Research Focus "Reactivity"
Chromophores with applications in reactivity should be characterized by triplet yields close to one and long-lived triplet states. The redox potentials of their excited states should allow oxidation or reduction of the substrates.
Collaboration and Networking of TUTOR projects
The intensive interplay between synthesis (production of molecules and materials), spectroscopy (characterization of photophysical processes on different time scales), and theory (calculation of molecular structures, energy levels of orbitals and states, modeling of photophysical and (photo)chemical processes) symbolized by a “magic” triangle is a prerequisite for the successful conception of a rational design in basic research. This internal interdisciplinarity is therefore also the basis for scientific networking of the conceived projects in the fields of optics and reactivity: molecules are produced, their properties are spectroscopically characterized, and the found properties are rationalized on the basis of theoretical processes. The participating researchers jointly decide how the next cycle should be designed in order to gradually optimize the found properties. This intended rational design of molecules with finely adjustable properties is naturally based on the expertise of the participating project leaders and the interlocking of the interdisciplinary subprojects.