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The Ingenious Applications of Electric Light Sources in Photochemistry
Light sources not only illuminate but also play a vital role in photochemistry.
The earliest examples include photography and optical copying. Specialized light sources like metal halide lamps and fluorescent lamps provide specific spectral bands for processes such as photography and photocopying. Xenon flash lamps, commonly used in flash photography, represent a classic photochemical application.
When molecules absorb light energy, they become excited, triggering chemical reactions that would otherwise be difficult to initiate. Ultraviolet light, in particular, is highly effective in studying reaction mechanisms and accelerating reaction rates.
For instance, flash photolysis is a crucial method for investigating the instantaneous changes in chemical reactions using high-speed flash lamps.
Today, photochemistry is also widely applied in the polymerization and curing of materials like plastics, resins, and paints. Compared to traditional solvent evaporation, this method is more efficient and environmentally friendly, reducing atmospheric pollution.
In summary, electric light sources have long transcended their role as mere “illumination tools.” They are now becoming a vital driving force behind modern chemistry and green processes.
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