exciton absorption

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.14009
Absorption of ultraviolet, visible, or infrared radiation yielding optical information on the excitons in solids. Exciton absorption bands in a spectrum of a semiconductor or insulator are located on the long wavelength side of the fundamental absorption edge.
Source:
PAC, 2011, 83, 931. (Glossary of terms used in photocatalysis and radiation catalysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)) on page 951 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'exciton absorption' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.14009 RIS BibTex EndNote
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