Which color of light did Porter use for his flash photolysis experiments?
Blue light
Laser light
Sunlight
Ultraviolet light
Answer
The flash photolysis experiments utilized ultraviolet light for excitation, which enabled Porter to capture transient chemical species and elucidate the mechanisms and dynamics of ultrafast chemical processes. This technique revolutionized the study of chemical kinetics and paved the way for investigating unstable intermediates and unraveling the intricate details of chemical reactions.
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