Photoluminescence Research Progress (Hardcover, New)

Photoluminescence (abbreviated as PL) is a process in which a substance absorbs photons (electromagnetic radiation) and then radiates photons back out. Quantum mechanically, this can be described as an excitation to a higher energy state and then a return to a lower energy state accompanied by the emission of a photon. This is one of many forms of luminescence (light emission) and is distinguished by photoexcitation (excitation by photons), hence the prefix photo-. The period between absorption and emission is typically extremely short, in the order of 10 nanoseconds. Under special circumstances, however, this period can be extended into minutes or hours. Ultimately, available chemical energy states and allowed transitions between states (and therefore wavelengths of light preferentially absorbed and emitted) are determined by the rules of quantum mechanics. A basic understanding of the principles involved can be gained by studying the electron configurations and molecular orbitals of simple atoms and molecules. More complicated molecules and advanced subtleties are treated in the field of computational chemistry.

General

Imprint:	nova science publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2008
First published:	October 2008
Editors:	Harry K. Wright • Grace V. Edwards
Dimensions:	180 x 260 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	341
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-60456-538-6
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Physical chemistry > Nuclear chemistry, photochemistry & radiation Promotions
LSN:	1-60456-538-1
Barcode:	9781604565386

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