Vibrational redistribution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012566",
  "term": "Vibrational redistribution",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which vibrational energy initially localized in one mode of a molecule spreads to other vibrational modes within the same molecule. This intramolecular energy transfer occurs rapidly, especially in larger molecules. It is a key step in many chemical reactions and photophysical processes.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "intramolecular"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2283 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/vibrational-redistribution/"
}