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"Optochemistry", when chemistry meets optics.

Yohei Yamamoto1,2, Soh Kushida1

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We introduce optochemistry, a new field merging optics and chemistry by viewing light as a wave or beam. This emerging discipline explores applications from optical fibers to advanced sensing, promising new scientific discoveries.

Keywords:
Optochemistrylight-matter strong couplingmicrolasermicrostructureoptical logicoptical resonatorself-assemblysensing

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Area of Science:

  • Optochemistry
  • Interdisciplinary science

Background:

  • Distinguishes optochemistry from photochemistry based on light's properties (wave/beam vs. photon).
  • Highlights the interdisciplinary nature of optics and chemistry.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Propose and define the term 'optochemistry'.
  • Establish optochemistry as a distinct field of research.
  • Encourage acceptance and exploration of optochemistry in science and technology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and conceptualization.
  • Defining optochemistry based on optics principles.
  • Identifying potential applications and research areas.

Main Results:

  • Defined optochemistry as the study of light as a wave/beam in chemical contexts.
  • Outlined diverse applications including optical fibers, waveguides, lasers, and sensing.
  • Connected optochemistry to molecular properties like chirality, spins, and supramolecules.

Conclusions:

  • Optochemistry represents a novel convergence of optics and chemistry.
  • The field has broad potential applications in materials science and technology.
  • Anticipates significant growth and acceptance of optochemistry in the scientific community.