International Workshop on ''Atomic Physics''
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Focus on Quantum Aggregates

November 21 - 25, 2011


Exciton diffusion in thin-film J-aggregates

Semion Saikin
Harvard University
Molecular structures with optimal exciton transfer properties find widespread applications, ranging from solar cells and photonic devices to photographic and lithographic systems. J-aggregates of organic dye molecules are a good example of structures where strong interactions between molecular electronic transitions result in a partial exciton delocalization and a large exciton diffusion length. In this presentation I will  discuss theoretical aspects of exciton dynamics in two dimensional films of J-aggregates with an emphasis on macroscopic transport properties that could be used for device modeling. As specific illustrations, I will use results of our recent studies of exciton dynamics in aggregates of cyanine dyes.