Spatial Separation of Enantiomers by Field-Modulated Surface Scattering

Yun Chen, Long Xu, Michael Urbakh, Oded Hod

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Abstract

A new optomechanical chiral resolution scheme for molecules possessing a permanent dipole moment is proposed. The approach involves the following molecular manipulation sequence: (i) a molecular alignment electromagnetic pulse, (ii) a time-delayed dipole orienting static electric field, and (iii) scattering from a frictional surface. The method offers various control parameters including pulse duration and intensity, static field strength, delay time, surface dynamic friction coefficient, and incident molecular velocity that can be tuned to optimize spatial enantioseparation. The scheme is demonstrated for the prototypical HSOH chiral molecule, predicting an enantiomeric excess as high as 50%.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10997-11004
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Physical chemistry c
Volume127
Issue number23
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jun 2023

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • General Energy
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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