photochemists

Solar reaction researchers

Photochemists are scientists who study photochemistry—the branch of chemistry dealing with chemical reactions caused by light.

They investigate how light energy triggers molecular changes, with applications ranging from photography and solar energy to understanding atmospheric processes like ozone depletion: Photochemists developed new light-sensitive polymers for the semiconductor industry.

photochemistry

spectroscopy

Study of light-matter interaction

fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
photocatalysisLight-activated reaction acceleration
absorptionProcess of taking in

excitation · luminescence · chromophore · photoinduced · chemiluminescence · photoelectron · photodegradation

molecules

chromophores

Light-absorbing molecular regions

radicalsAdvocates for fundamental change
intermediatesThings between endpoints
dyesPigments for staining materials

pigments · retinal · chlorophyll · carotenoids

laboratory

spectrophotometer

Light-measuring analytical instrument

cuvettesSmall transparent analysis vessels
laserConcentrated light device
filtersSelective passage barriers

darkroom · detector · oscilloscope

research

publications

Works issued to readers

grantsAwarded funds for purposes
kineticsScience of motion forces
collaborationJoint intellectual work

applications

photovoltaics

Light-to-current energy technology

sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
photoagingUV-caused skin deterioration
semiconductorPartial electrical conductor

OLED · imaging · biosensors

Opposites

energy source studied

photochemistselectrochemists

Experts in electricity-driven reactions

scientific discipline

photochemistsgeologists

Rock and mineral researchers

theoretical physicists · taxonomists · astrophysicists · historians · mathematicians

Family

photochemistry, photochemist

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G