Volume 1 of Advances in Photochemistry appeared in 1963. The stated purpose of the series was to explore the frontiers of photochemistry through
the medium of chapters written by pioneers who are experts. As editors we
have solicited articles from scientists who have strong personal points of view,
while encouraging critical discussions and evaluations of existing data. In no
sense have the articles been simply literature surveys, although in some cases
they may have also fulfilled that purpose.