processes of their deactivation which are result of interaction of the excited molecules with system components. An exit of a luminescence is very sensitive to various intramolecular and intermolecular interactions which cause his reduction and lead to develop processes of quenching of a luminescence. Are among the most active quenchers of a luminescence:
- heavy anions and cations of I− , Br− , Cs+ , Cu2+ (at the same time S1 → by T1 transition is facilitated);
- paramagnetic ions and molecules O2, Mn2+ , nitroxyl radicals;
- solvent molecules. Usually polar solvents, such as water possess the greatest extinguishing action;
- acceptors of electronic energy of excitement.
Principle quenching of luminescence