Short description The first book to focus on this important topic reflects its multidisciplinary nature, building a bridge between polymer chemistry and physics, photochemistry and photophysics, and materials science. Written by a single author to ensure a consistent approach throughout.
From the contents Introduction LIGHT-INDUCED PHYSICAL PROCESSES IN POLYMERS Absorption of Light and Subsequent Photophysical Processes Photoconductivity Electro-optic and Nonlinear Optical Phenomena Photorefractivity Photochromism Technical Developments Related to Photophysical Processes in Polymers LIGHT-INDUCED CHEMICAL PROCESSES IN POLYMERS Photoreactions in Synthetic Polymers Photoreactions in Biopolymers Technical Developments Related to Photochemical Processes in Polymers LIGHT-INDUCED SYNTHESIS OF POLYMERS Photopolymerization Technical Developments Related to Photopolymerization MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENTS Polymers in Optical Memories Polymeric Photosensors Polymeric Photocatalysis
