How to Interpret Transient Absorption Data?: An Overview of Case Studies for Application to Organic Solar Cells

Abstract

AbstractTransient absorption spectroscopy (TAS) is a time‐resolved spectroscopic technique that can quantitatively observe temporal changes in the absorption spectrum associated with transient species, such as excitons and charges. Therefore, it is extensively used in photophysics, photochemistry, and photobiology. TAS plays a crucial role in unveiling charge generation and recombination dynamics in organic solar cells (OSCs). However, the interpretation of TA data is sometimes difficult for those who are not familiar with TAS. In this Perspective, therefore, the utility of TAS is briefly explained in studying OSCs and highlight key considerations for interpreting TA data. Measuring TA data at appropriate excitation fluence and appropriate spectral assignment are essential to correctly interpret photophysics of OSCs. With this Perspective, it aims to offer readers sufficient advice to enable them to perform TA measurements appropriately and interpret the TA data correctly.