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    Advances in Photochemistry
    Advances in Photochemistry
    Advances in Photochemistry
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    Advances in Photochemistry

    By Douglas C. Neckers, David H. Volman and Günther von Bünau

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    Setting the pace for progress and innovation . . .

    ADVANCES IN PHOTOCHEMISTRY

    More than a simple survey of the current literature, Advances in Photochemistry offers critical evaluations written by internationally recognized experts. These pioneering scientists offer unique and varied points of view of the existing data. Their articles are challenging as well as provocative and are intended to stimulate discussion, promote further research, and encourage new developments in the field.

    In this volume

    Photochemistry in Cyclodextrin Cavities
    PIETRO BORTOLUS AND SANDRA MONTI

    Asymmetric Photoreactions of Conjugated Enones and Esters
    JEAN-PIERRE PETE

    Photodissociation Dynamics of Hydride Molecules: H Atom Photofragment Translational Spectroscopy
    MICHAEL N. R. ASHFOLD, DAVID H. MORDAUNT, AND STEVEN H. S. WILSON
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley-Interscience
    Release dateSep 24, 2009
    ISBN9780470133798
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