THE TRIPLET STATE.
Abstract
The first order decay of triplet states of naphthalene, anthracene, phenanthrene and their halogenated derivatives was studied in cyclo-hexane and viscous paraffin solutions. The decay results partly from a bimolecular quenching process and partly from a true first order radiationless conversion to the ground state. The rate of the quenching process is a function of the solvent and, in anthracene derivatives, of the extent to which the solutions have been irradiated. The rates of radiationless conversion can only be measured when they exceed the rates of quenching processes. Bromination of anthracene is 10 times more effective in enhancing conversion than chlorination at the same position and halogenation at the 9, 10 positions has four times the effect of halogenation at other positions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 30, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0281776
Entities
People
- George Porter
Organizations
- University of Sheffield