Photochemistry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008825",
  "term": "Photochemistry",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The scientific study of chemical reactions that are initiated by the absorption of light by atoms or molecules. This field investigates how light energy can drive chemical transformations, often leading to different products than thermal reactions. Examples include photosynthesis, vision, and the degradation of plastics by sunlight.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "photochemical reaction"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2259 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photochemistry/"
}