Conversion cross-section

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002544",
  "term": "Conversion cross-section",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A measure of the probability that an incident photon or particle will induce a specific photochemical or photophysical process in a molecule. It quantifies the effective area presented by the molecule for a particular conversion event. This value is typically expressed in units of area, such as cm2 or barns.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "absorption cross-section",
    "quantum yield"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 318 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/conversion-cross-section/"
}