The singular optical properties of phthalocyanines: from photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy to nonlinear optical applications

Christian G. Claessens; Gema de la Torre; Tomas Torres

doi:10.1117/12.618437

22 April 2005 The singular optical properties of phthalocyanines: from photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy to nonlinear optical applications (Invited Paper)

Christian G. Claessens, Gema de la Torre, Tomas Torres

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Proceedings Volume 5830, 13th International School on Quantum Electronics: Laser Physics and Applications; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.618437
Event: 13th International School on Quantum Electronics: Laser Physics and Applications, 2004, Bourgas, Bulgaria

Abstract

Phthalocyanines and porphyrins are 18 π-electron aromatic macrocycles that possess singular optical properties. They were shown to be extremely efficient organic compounds in the fields of photodynamic therapy and optical limiting. This short review intends to give a short overview from the basic principles to the newest findings of phthalocyanines and derivatives in these two health-related research fields.

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Christian G. Claessens, Gema de la Torre, and Tomas Torres "The singular optical properties of phthalocyanines: from photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy to nonlinear optical applications (Invited Paper)", Proc. SPIE 5830, 13th International School on Quantum Electronics: Laser Physics and Applications, (22 April 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.618437

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