Optical spectroscopy as a tool for studying the solution chemistry of neodymium(<scp>iii</scp>)
Patrick Nawrocki, Thomas Just Sørensen
Abstract
ion in solution it is also one of the simpler rare earth ions, and the Nd(III) ion has characteristic optical properties that can be exploited as a handle in physicochemical studies. Here, we start with a critical review of the current concepts used to relate structure and electronic energy levels. We follow with our suggested approach of using the methodology from molecular photophysics to relate optical properties and structure, and conclude with selected literature examples.
Topics & Concepts
LanthanideNeodymiumTerminologyLuminescenceSpectroscopyChemistryAnalytical Chemistry (journal)Physical chemistryNanotechnologyMaterials scienceOpticsOptoelectronicsPhysicsOrganic chemistryLaserIonQuantum mechanicsLinguisticsPhilosophyLanthanide and Transition Metal ComplexesLuminescence Properties of Advanced MaterialsRadioactive element chemistry and processing