Non-radiative decay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008046",
  "term": "Non-radiative decay",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which an excited electronic state of a molecule loses energy without emitting a photon. This energy is typically converted into vibrational or rotational energy within the molecule or transferred to the surrounding environment as heat. Internal conversion and intersystem crossing are two common non-radiative decay pathways.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "radiationless transition"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2256 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/non-radiative-decay/"
}