Solvent Effects on Emission Yield and Lifetime for Coumarin Laser Dyes. Requirements for a Rotatory Decay Mechanism

摘要

Photophysical parameters have been determined for coumarin laser dyes in organic solvents and water. Fluorescence yields and lifetimes were sensitive to solvent polarity depending on subtle features of dye structure. Protic solvents were important in reducing emission yield for certain dyes. Radiative and non-radiative rates were obtained and trends analyzed in terms of dye structure, solvent properties, and medium temperature.