Synopses & Reviews
Based on a course given by the author, this text provides an introduction to the principles and applications of photochemistry. Covering both principles and applications, the 12 chapters are organised in the following way:
- General introduction to the concepts of light and matter and their interaction resulting in electronically excited states
- Processes involving physical deactivation of the electronically excited states
- An overview of the chemical properties of excited states
- Photochemical reactions of Alkenes and Carbonyl Compounds
- Techniques used in photochemical reactions
- The outstanding progress that has been made in recent years
Throughout Principles and Applications of Photochemistry, the reader’s understanding is enhanced with learning objectives, worked examples and chapter summaries. Written at a level suitable for undergraduates, this book is ideal for students in chemistry, physics and related topics, as well as serving more experienced researchers needing an introduction to this subject area.
Synopsis
A modern introduction to photochemistry covering the principles and applications of this topic from both a physical chemistry and organic chemistry angle. Coverage ranges from subjects such as lasers, the atmosphere, biochemistry, medicine and industry and also includes the latest developments in relation to photochemical molecular machines, photodynamic therapy applied to cancer, photochromatic imaging, and photostabilizers. Little in the way of prior knowledge is assumed, and the reader is aided by numerous worked examples, learning objectives, chapter summaries and problems.
Synopsis
Die moderne Photochemie ist ein interdisziplinares Wissensgebiet mit Beitragen aus der (organischen und anorganischen) Strukturchemie ebenso wie aus der Physik der Wechselwirkung zwischen Strahlung und Materie. Ihre Anwendungsspektrum erstreckt sich von der Medizin und Biochemie bis zur Atmospharenforschung. Dem tragt der vorliegende Band Rechnung: Theoretische Grundlagen werden erklart und anhand vieler Beispiele und Aufgaben aus verschiedenen Fachrichtungen geubt. Zu den besprochenen aktuellen Anwendungen gehoren photochemische molekulare Maschinen, die photodynamische Lasertherapie, photochromatische Abbildungsverfahren, Photostabilisatoren und andere spannende Themen.
Table of Contents
Preface.
1 Introductory Concepts.
2 Light Absorption and Electronically-excited States.
3 The Physical Deactivation of Excited States.
4 Radiative Processes of Excited States.
5 Intermolecular Radiationless Transitions of Excited States.
6 Intermolecular Physical Processes of Excited States.
7 Some Aspects of the Chemical Properties of Excited States.
8 The Photochemistry of Alkenes.
9 The Photochemistry of Carbonyl Compounds.
10 Investigating Some Aspects of Photochemical Reaction.
11 Semiconductor Photochemistry.
12 An Introduction to Supramolecular Photochemistry.
Further Reading.
Index.