photochemist
Studies light-driven reactions
A photochemist is a scientist who studies photochemistry—the branch of chemistry dealing with chemical reactions caused by light.
Photochemists investigate how light energy triggers molecular changes, with applications ranging from photography and solar energy to understanding atmospheric reactions and biological processes like photosynthesis.
Process of taking in
- emissionDischarged substance or act
- fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
- phosphorescenceHeatless delayed light emission
- chromophoreMolecule's tint-causing portion
excitation · wavelength · spectrometer · spectrophotometer · absorbance · transmittance · lifetime · spectral analysis
Combining parts into whole
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- chromatographyTechnique separating mixtures by differential migration
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- fume hoodVentilated enclosure for toxic vapors
glassware · reagent · solvent · titration · characterization · safety goggles · lab coat · researcher
Exposure to radiant energy
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
- visible lightRadiation the eye detects
- solarOf the star
- lampElectric light fixture
LED · laser · wavelength · intensity · exposure · radiation · light source · illumination
Light-activated reaction acceleration
- photodegradationLight-induced chemical breakdown
- photoreductionElectron gain from light
- radicalRoot-indicating symbol
- isomerizationMolecular rearrangement keeping same atoms
excited state · intermediate · sensitizer · quencher · cross-linking · polymerization · activation · mechanism
Light-to-current energy technology
- solar cellsLight-to-electricity converters
- photolithographyLight-transfers patterns onto silicon
- photographyCreating images from light
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
absorption
Process of taking in
- emissionDischarged substance or act
- fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
- phosphorescenceHeatless delayed light emission
chromophore · excitation · wavelength · spectrometer · spectrophotometer · absorbance · transmittance · lifetime · spectral analysis
synthesis
Combining parts into whole
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- chromatographyTechnique separating mixtures by differential migration
- analysisMethodical study of parts
fume hood · glassware · reagent · solvent · titration · characterization · safety goggles · lab coat · researcher · publication
irradiation
Exposure to radiant energy
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
- visible lightRadiation the eye detects
- solarOf the star
lamp · LED · laser · wavelength · intensity · exposure · radiation · light source · illumination
photocatalysis
Light-activated reaction acceleration
- photodegradationLight-induced chemical breakdown
- photoreductionElectron gain from light
- radicalRoot-indicating symbol
isomerization · excited state · intermediate · sensitizer · quencher · cross-linking · polymerization · activation · mechanism · kinetics
photovoltaics
Light-to-current energy technology
- solar cellsLight-to-electricity converters
- photolithographyLight-transfers patterns onto silicon
- photographyCreating images from light
sunscreen · water treatment · imaging · sensors · coatings
photochemistphysicist
Scientist of matter and energy
radiochemist · biologist · geologist · mathematician · biochemist
- photochemical smogSunlight-activated air pollution