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Dipole-Dipole Interaction in a Helical Molecular Aggregate

Alexander A. Zabolotskii

Published Jul 1, 2018• 1 citation

Abstract

The formation and dynamics of excitations in an atomic or molecular nano chain of a helical shape are studied. The dipole-dipole interaction between the circular polarizations of the optical transitions of neighboring molecules is taken into account. The derived Bloch equations are solved in a continuum approximation using the Frenet–Serret coordinate system. Solutions are obtained that describe the formation of stable localized structures (solitons) due to the curvature of the chain, which can have a critical influence on the luminescent properties of the chiral medium.

DOI: 10.3103/s8756699018040155

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