High-resolution amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) gain spectroscopy to study excited state complexation

Abstract

Weakly bound excited state complexes involving 7-diethylamino-4-methylcoumarin have been studied by ASE gain spectroscopy to explore the applicability of the method for studying excited state complexation. Comparative steady state spectrofluorometric and ASE gain measurements showed that ASE gain measurements are capable of giving information on excited state complexation of the laser dye but with greater ease and frequency resolution. Key words: excited state complex, amplified spontaneous emission, laser gain, ASE gain spectroscopy