Connects principles processes and experimental techniques with current research in the
continuously expanding field of photochemistry and photophysics Photochemistry and Photophysics
covers a wide spectrum of concepts in photochemistry and photophysics introducing principles
processes and experimental techniques with a wealth of examples of current applications and
research spanning natural photosynthesis photomedicine photochromism luminescent sensors
energy conversion and storage and sustainability issues. In this Second Edition several
chapters have been revised considerably and others have been almost entirely rewritten. A
number of schemes and figures have been added and the reference list at the end of each
chapter has been extended and updated. Clearly structured the first part of the text discusses
the formation properties and reactivity of excited states of inorganic and organic molecules
and supramolecular species and the second part focuses on photochemical and photophysical
processes in natural and artificial systems. Readers will learn how photochemical and
photophysical processes can be exploited for novel unusual and unexpected applications.
Written by world-renowned experts in the field Photochemistry and Photophysics includes
information on: Formation electronic structure properties chemical reactivity and radiative
and nonradiative decay of electronically excited states Fundamental concepts and theoretical
approaches concerning energy transfer and electron transfer Peculiar light absorption emission
spectra and the photochemical properties of the various families of organic molecules and metal
complexes Equipment techniques procedures and reference data concerning photochemical and
photophysical experiments including warnings to avoid mistakes and misinterpretations
Relationships between photochemical photophysical and electrochemical properties of molecules
that enable interconversion between light and chemical energy With an appropriate mix of
introductory intermediate and advanced content this is an ideal textbook resource for
related undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The text is also valuable for scientists
already active in photochemical and photophysical research who will find helpful suggestions to
undertake novel scientific projects.
