Determining the sequence of events following photon absorption by a molecule can be a surprisingly challenging task. An innovative use of time-resolved X-ray spectroscopy has revealed an important insight into the ultrafast excited-state dynamics of a well-known inorganic chromophore.
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McCusker, J. Enlightened state. Nature Phys 10, 476–477 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys3001
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