Selection rules

selection rules[edit | edit source]

A set of rules that determine whether the absorption or fluorescence of radiation will be favorable.

The "rules" derive from a quantum mechanical description of light absorption. A given transition may be "allowed" or "forbidden." Forbidden transitions can occur, but with very much lower intensity than allowed ones.
See also allowed transitons.

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