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We theoretically verified the participation of optically dark nπ* states other than S1 in ultrafast internal conversion of pyrazine. Contrary to a recent semiclassical study, our quantum dynamical calculations demonstrated that their contributions are negligible.
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Kanno, M., Ito, Y., Shimakura, N., Koseki, S., Kono, H., Fujimura, Y. (2015). Ab Initio Quantum Dynamical Study on Ultrafast Nonradiative Transition Pathways of Pyrazine. In: Yamanouchi, K., Cundiff, S., de Vivie-Riedle, R., Kuwata-Gonokami, M., DiMauro, L. (eds) Ultrafast Phenomena XIX. Springer Proceedings in Physics, vol 162. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13242-6_42
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