Recurrence in Quantum Mechanics

We first compare the mathematical structure of quantum and classical mechanics when both are formulated in a C^*-algebraic framework. By using finite von Neumann algebras, a quantum mechanical analogue of Liouville's theorem is then proposed. We proceed to study Poincaré recurrence in C^*-algebras by mimicking the measure theoretic setting. The results are interpreted as recurrence in quantum mechanics, similar to Poincaré recurrence in classical mechanics.     

UV exposure and photon degradation of Alq3 powders

Tris-(8-hydroxyquinoline)aluminum (Alq₃) is a widely used light emitting material. It is also used as an electron transporting layer in organic light emitting devices (OLEDs). Degradation is, however, a major problem in these devices. The device performance is affected by parameters such as air, moisture and light exposure [1,2]. In this work the effect of photon degradation of Alq₃ in air is investigated. Alq₃ phosphor powder was synthesized using a co-precipitation method and recrystalized in acetone. The structure of the sample was determined by using x-ray diffraction (XRD). The averaging particle size estimated from the broadened XRD peaks using Scherrer's equation was 40±4 nm in diameter. The excitation photoluminescence data that was collected correspond well to the absorption data. To study the photon degradation, the sample was irradiated with an UV lamp for ∼330h. The emission data was collected and the change in photoluminescence intensity with time was monitored.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,photoluminescence, electrochemistry and DFT study of aluminium(III) and gallium(III) complexes containing a novel tetradentate Schiff base ligand

Single crystals of the aluminium and gallium complexes of 6,6′‐{(1E,1′E)‐[1,2‐phenylenebis(azanylylidene)]bis(methanylylidene)}bis(2‐methoxyphenol), namely diaqua(6,6′‐{(1E,1′E)‐[1,2‐phenylenebis(azanylylidene)]bis(methanylylidene)}bis(2‐methoxyphenolato)‐κ⁴O¹,N,N′,O^1′)aluminium(III) nitrate ethanol monosolvate, [Al(C₂₂H₁₈N₂O₄)(H₂O)₂]NO₃·C₂H₅OH, 1 , and diaqua(6,6′‐{(1E,1′E)‐[1,2‐phenylenebis(azanylylidene)]bis(methanylylidene)}bis(2‐methoxyphenolato)‐κ⁴O¹,N,N′,O^1′)gallium(III) nitrate ethanol monosolvate, [Ga(C₂₂H₁₈N₂O₄)(H₂O)₂]NO₃·C₂H₅OH, 2 , were obtained after successful synthesis in ethanol. Both complexes crystallized in the triclinic space group P, with two molecules in the asymmetric unit. In both structures, in one of the independent molecules the tetradentate ligand is almost planar while in the other independent molecule the ligand shows significant distortions from planarity, as illustrated by the largest distance from the plane constructed through the central metal atom and the O,N,N′,O′‐coordinating atoms of the ligand in 1 of 1.155 (3) Å and a distance of 1.1707 (3) Å in 2 . The possible reason for this is that there are various strong π‐interactions in the structures. This was confirmed by density functional theory (DFT) calculations, as were the other crystallographic data. DFT was also used to predict the outcome of cyclic voltammetry experiments. Ligand oxidation is more stabilized in the gallium complex. Solid‐state photoluminescence gave an 80 nm red‐shifted spectrum for the gallium complex, whereas the aluminium complex maintains the ligand curve with a smaller red shift of 40 nm.     

Synthesis,structures and luminescence properties of two gallium(III) complexes with 5,7-dimethyl-8-hydroxyquinoline

Luminescent gallium(III) complexes featuring 5,7-dimethyl-8-hydroxyquinoline (DimOx) are systematically compared and their structural features are correlated with their photophysical properties. The two complexes are chemically identical; however, contain various number of solvent molecules in the crystalline lattice which is representative of the bulk material confirmed by both nuclear magnetic resonance and elemental analysis. Detailed structural comparisons highlight the effect which the solvent molecules have on the intra- and intermolecular interactions. A distinct number of interactions are found for the gallium complex (1) containing more than one solvent molecule for unit cell. Variation in complex morphology is similarly observed via SEM micrographs. The distinct luminescent properties of the two gallium complexes appear directly related to octahedral coordination of the 8-hydroxyquinoline ligand as well as the number of identical coordinated solvent molecules.     

Synthesis, Thermal and Spectroscopic Characterization of Caq2 (Calcium 8-Hydroxyquinoline) Organic Phosphor

Bluish-green photoluminescence from calcium 8-hydroxyquinolate (Caq(2)) powder, synthesized by a co-precipitation route, and a blended Caq(2):PMMA thin film is reported. The film was obtained by mixing the Caq(2) powder with PMMA (Polymethylmethacrylate) in a chloroform solution. X-ray diffraction analyses confirm the formation of the Caq(2) powder and thin film. Further structural elucidation was carried out using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) in which the stretching frequencies of the Caq(2) bonds were determined. Bluish-green photoluminescence with a maximum at 480?nm was observed from the powder and the emission was red-shift by 10?nm in the case of the thin film. The UV-vis absorption bands were split and shifted due to different orientations of the Caq(2) molecules in both the powder and thin film. It was confirmed by thermogravimetric (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA) that the Caq(2) powder was stable up to?≈?380?°C. Atomic force microscopy images showed the continuous distribution of the Caq(2) atoms in the PMMA thin film. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy data was used to estimate the binding energies of the chemical bonding in the Caq(2) powder complex. The optical properties of the Caq(2) powder and thin film were evaluated for possible applicable in organic light emitting devices.