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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The energy of a system of photons or other wavepackets countable, uncountable

   "For photoexcited molecules, the nuclear dynamics determine the photoenergy conversion path and efficiency."

Example

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"For photoexcited molecules, the nuclear dynamics determine the photoenergy conversion path and efficiency."

Etymology

From photo- + energy.

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