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Theory of Directed Electronic Energy Transfer

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The migration of electronic energy between molecules or chromophores in molecular solids is a well-studied phenomenon. The ability to exert control over the directionality of this transfer, by a variety of methods involving applied electrical or optical fields, holds promise for advances in fields including nanoelectronics and energy harvesting materials. In this paper, we review in detail a number of methods for directing energy transfer, also identifying potential applications.

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Research in the quantum electrodynamics group at UEA is funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). We gladly acknowledge the award of an EPSRC studentship to RGC.

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Andrews, D.L., Crisp, R.G. Theory of Directed Electronic Energy Transfer. J Fluoresc 16, 191–199 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-005-0033-0

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