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