This text develops photochemical and photophysical concepts from a set of familiar principles. Principles of Molecular Photochemistry provides in-depth coverage of electronic spin, the concepts of electronic energy transfer and electron transfer, and the progress made in theoretical and experimental electron transfer.

"Exceptionally thorough and well written, Principles of Molecular Photochemistry will be useful to every active researcher in the field. Filled with reference material for experts, the book also gives an excellent introduction to photochemical reactivity for students."
-Malcolm Forbes, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
 
"...the very best resource on photochemistry for students and experts alike. It's comprehensive, current and exceptionally well written. This book belongs on every chemist's bookshelf!"
-Jacqueline K. Barton, California Institute of Technology

Preface
Molecular Photochemistry of Organic Compounds: An Overview
Electronic, Vibrational, and Spin Configurations of Electronically Excited States
Transitions Between States: Photophysical Processes
Radiative Transitions Between Electronic States
Photophysical Radiationless Transitions
A Theory of Molecular Organic Photochemistry
Energy Transfer and Electron Transfer
Index

NICHOLAS J. TURRO, Columbia University, USA

JUAN C. SCAIANO, University of Ottawa, Canada

V. RAMAMURTHY, University of Miami, USA