Photochemistry

Photochemistry is the study of the interaction of light with matter, Thisfascinating subject is explained in a basic and comprehensive manner. Aimed atan undergraduate audience, the text describes the 'new' chemistry that followsthe absorption of light, and explains how light has this extraordinary influenceon chemical behaviour. Examples of established principles are presentedexamining the way in which life and the other natural processes depend onphotochemistry, and also how photochemistry can be used in a variety ofapplications. t