Fluorescence of the lactone form of rhodamine B

A quantum-chemical investigation of spectral fluorescent properties of the lactone form of rhodamine B molecule is conducted with allowance for its interaction with polar solvent. It is shown that within the model, two emitting states emerge that can be attributed to the zwitterion and lactone forms of the rhodamine molecule based on their nature and energy. A lack of interaction between the emitting states is observed in the internal conversion channel. The rate constants of photophysical processes are estimated. The quantum yields of dual fluorescence are calculated.