Excited Electronic States of Benzene and Naphthalene

The excitation of the singlet and triplet π-electronic states of benzene and naphthalene by photons and by electrons is discussed in the light of recent experimental results, and suggests new techniques for the observation of these excited states.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1968-01, Vol.217 (5131), p.809-812
Main Authors: BIRKS, J. B, CHRISTOPHOROU, L. G, HUEBNER, R. H
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The excitation of the singlet and triplet π-electronic states of benzene and naphthalene by photons and by electrons is discussed in the light of recent experimental results, and suggests new techniques for the observation of these excited states.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/217809a0