This textbook covers the spectrum from basic concepts of photochemistry and photophysics to selected examples of current applications and research. 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, as well as experimental techniques. The second part focuses on the photochemical and photophysical processes in nature and artificial systems, using a wealth of examples taken from applications in nature, industry and current research fields, ranging from natural photosynthesis, to photomedicine, polymerizations, photoprotection of materials, holography, luminescence sensors, energy conversion, and storage and sustainability issues. Written by an excellent author team combining scientific experience with didactical writing skills, this is the definitive answer to the needs of students, lecturers and researchers alike going into this interdisciplinary and fast growing field.

Ein Lehrbuch eines exzellenten Autorenteams mit wissenschaftlicher Erfahrung und der Kompetenz im Schreiben didaktischer Texte zu allen Facetten der Photochemie und Photophysik: Grundlagen sowie ausgewählte Beispielen moderner Anwendungen und aus der heutigen Forschung.

INTRODUCTIONPhotochemistry and Photophysics in Science and TechnologyHistorical NotesA New Dimension of Chemistry and PhysicsThe Nature of LightAbsorption of LightQuantum Yield, Efficiencies, and Excited-State ReactivityELEMENTARY MOLECULAR ORBITAL THEORYIntroductionThe Hydrogen AtomPolyelectronic AtomsFrom Atoms to MoleculesElectronic Structure of Homonuclear Diatomic MoleculesElectronic Structure of Heteronuclear Diatomic MoleculesSimple Polyatomic Molecules and Elements of Group TheoryTypical Organic MoleculesTransition Metal ComplexesLIGHT ABSORPTION AND EXCITED-STATE DEACTIVATIONLight AbsorptionJablonski DiagramExcited-State DeactivationChemical ReactionsKinetic AspectsSolvent and Temperature EffectsSelected MoleculesSemiconductorsEXCITED STATES: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESExcited State as a New MoleculeLifetimeEnergyGeometryDipole MomentsElectron TransferProton TransferExcimers and ExciplexesFROM MOLECULES TO SUPRAMOLECULAR SYSTEMSSupramolecular (Multicomponent) Systems and Large MoleculesElectronic Interaction in Mixed-Valence CompoundsElectronic Interaction in Donor-Acceptor ComplexesElectronic Stimulation and Electronic Interaction in the Excited StateFormation of Excimers and Exciplexes in Supramolecular SystemsQUENCHING AND SENSITIZATION PROCESSES IN MOLECULAR AND SUPRAMOLECULAR SPECIESIntroductionBimolecular QuenchingQuenching and Sensitization Processes in Supramolecular SystemsEnergy TransferRole of the BridgeCatalyzed DeactivationMOLECULAR ORGANIC PHOTOCHEMISTRYIntroductionAlkenes and Related CompoundsAromatic CompoundsCarbonyl CompoundsPhotochemistry of Other Organic CompoundsPHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOPHYSICS OF METAL COMPLEXESMetal ComplexesPhotophysical PropertiesPhotochemical ReactivityRelationships between Electrochemistry and PhotochemistryLuminescent Metal ComplexesPhotochemical ProcessesINTERCONVERSION OF LIGHT AND CHEMICAL ENERGY BY BIMOLECULAR REDOX PROCESSESLight as a ReactantLight as a ProductConversion of Light into Chemical EnergyChemiluminescenceElectrochemiluminescenceLight Absorption SensitizersLight Emission SensitizersLIGHT-POWERED MOLECULAR DEVICES AND MACHINESMolecules, Self-Organization, and Covalent Synthetic DesignLight Inputs and Outputs: Reading, Writing, and ErasingMolecular Devices for Information ProcessingMolecular Devices Based on Energy TransferMolecular Devices Based on Electron TransferLight-Powered Molecular MachinesNATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESISEnergy for Spaceship EarthNatural PhotosynthesisArtificial PhotosynthesisWater Splitting by Semiconductor PhotocatalysisEXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUESApparatusSteady-State Absorption and Emission SpectroscopyTime-Resolved Absorption and Emission SpectroscopyAbsorption and Emission Measurements with Polarized LightReaction Quantum Yields and ActinometryOther TechniquesLIGHT CONTROL OF BIOLOGICALLY RELEVANT PROCESSESIntroductionVisionLight, Skin, and SunscreensPhotochemical Damage in Living SystemsTherapeutic Strategies Using LightPhotocatalysis in Environmental ProtectionDNA Photocleavage and Charge TransportFluorescenceBioluminescenceTECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOPHYSICSIntroductionPhotochromismLuminescent SensorsOptical Brightening AgentsAtmospheric PhotochemistrySolar CellsElectroluminescent MaterialsPolymers and LightLight for Chemical SynthesisGREEN (PHOTO)CHEMISTRYDefinitions, Origins, and MotivationsPhotochemistry for Green Chemical SynthesisPhotocatalysisPhotocatalysis in SynthesisPhotocatalytic Pollution RemediationUse of Solar Energy in Green SynthesisRESEARCH FRONTIERSIntroductionAggregation-Induced EmissionPhosphorescence from Purely Organic Materials by Crystal DesignSynthesis of a 2D PolymerPhotocontrolled Relative Unidirectional Transit of Nonsymmetric Molecular Wire through a Molecular RingMolecular Rotary Motors Powered by Visible Light via Energy TransferCoop