Chlorophyll Fluorescence

Chlorophyll + hν (blue/red) → Chlorophyll* → Chlorophyll + hν (red)

개요

Chlorophyll absorbs blue (430 nm) and red (660 nm) light, reaching an excited singlet state. Most energy is transferred to the photosynthetic reaction center, but a small fraction (1–2%) is re-emitted as red fluorescence (680–740 nm). This fluorescence is a direct indicator of photosynthetic efficiency.

일상 속 예시

If you shine a UV light on a spinach extract, it glows red due to chlorophyll fluorescence — a common chemistry demonstration.

산업적 중요성

엽록소 형광 측정(PAM 형광법)은 식물의 건강과 스트레스를 평가하기 위해 농업, 임업, 그리고 생태학 분야에서 사용됩니다.

성질

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Photochemical
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관련 반응

Photochemical Smog Formation (NO₂ Photolysis) Photochromism of Spiropyran Photodegradation of Methylene Blue by TiO₂ Photodissociation of Chlorine Gas Silver Bromide Photodecomposition Cis-Trans Isomerization of Retinal Photosynthesis Ozone Formation by UV Light Silver Chloride Photodecomposition Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (Grätzel Cell)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Chlorophyll Fluorescence?
The balanced equation is: Chlorophyll + hν (blue/red) → Chlorophyll* → Chlorophyll + hν (red).
What type of reaction is Chlorophyll Fluorescence?
Chlorophyll Fluorescence is a photochemical reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.
Is Chlorophyll Fluorescence exothermic or endothermic?
Chlorophyll Fluorescence is exothermic (releases energy).