Terahertz and Far-infrared Absorption Spectroscopic Study of DNA Bases

Tomofumi Seki, Yoshimichi Ohki, Maya Mizuno

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Abstract

It is important to know the higher-order structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) since DNA has been considered to be a candidate for an emerging dielectric material. Regarding this, terahertz (THz) and far-infrared (FIR) absorption spectra were measured for guanine, a constituent base of DNA. In addition, quantum chemical calculations using density function theory were conducted for three types of guanine models to simulate the acquired absorption spectra. As a result, it is clarified that the absorption peaks appearing in the FIR and THz ranges are assigned to skeletal or intermolecular vibrations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCEIDP 2020 - 2020 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages539-542
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781728195728
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020 Oct 18
Event2020 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP 2020 - Virtual, East Rutherford, United States
Duration: 2020 Oct 182020 Oct 30

Publication series

NameAnnual Report - Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP
Volume2020-October
ISSN (Print)0084-9162

Conference

Conference2020 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, East Rutherford
Period20/10/1820/10/30

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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