We
present oriented Pt LIII edge high energy resolution
fluorescence detected X-ray absorption near edge structure (HERFD-XANES)
measurements on a series of structurally tunable quasi-one-dimensional
mixed-valence platinum-halide linear chain materials, [Pt(en)2][Pt(en)2X2](ClO4)4 with X = Cl, Br, I, together with ab initio modeling
of the spectral components and electronic structure. The materials
exhibit a commensurate charge density wave (CDW) with an amplitude
controlled by the bridging halide ion, giving rise to fractional mixed
valence states. Ab initio FEFF9 modeling of the spectra
and the associated angular momentum projected density of states (lDOS)
are used to interpret the results, revealing systematic changes in
the platinum orbital occupancy through the series of materials that
reflect the fractional mixed valence states of the CDW. A significant
contribution to a post-edge feature in the oriented spectra is identified
as resulting from quantum interference between the final states of
the X-ray absorption transition.
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