Quantum Theory of Radical-Ion-Pair Recombination: A New Physical Paradigm for Low-Magnetic-Field Effects

Details Quantum Theory of Radical-Ion-Pair Recombination: A New Physical Paradigm for Low-Magnetic-Field Effects Quantum Theory of Radical-Ion-Pair Recombination: A New Physical Paradigm for Low-Magnetic-Field Effects

2008-05-20

arxiv.org/abs/0805.3081v1

Physics

Quantum Physics

7 pages, 6 figures

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A new paradigm emerging in the description of magnetic-sensitive radical-ion-pair recombination reactions is presented. This paradigm is founded on the realization that the recombination process of radical-ion pairs is a continuous quantum measurement. In the regime of low magnetic fields we describe the appearance of purely quantum phenomena, that fade away as the magnetic field increases. We will analyze the magnetic sensitivity of these reactions under this perspective and bridge the new full quantum theory with the existing classical reaction theory applicable at high magnetic fields. Based on the quantum theory of recombination we will then explain experimental observations incompatible with classical reaction theory, in particular the effect of deuteration on the magnetic sensitivity of radical-ion pair recombination yields.

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