This massive volume provides thorough coverage on the emission of light produced by chemical and electrical action, by physiological processes, or by friction. Chemi- and Bioluminescence combines the skill and expertise of 19 internationally recognized scientists -- discussing important topics such as gas phase reactions ... the solution phase ... "biochemical" phase ... very low-level luminescence ... instrumentation ... analytical uses ... fundamental mechanistic research ... infrared chemical lasers ... luminol and peroxyoxalate chemiluminescence ... firefly and bacterial bioluminescence ... and more. This important reference manual is designed for analytical chemists and biochemists; atmospheric and physical chemists; luminescence research scientists; photobiologists; radiation researchers; organic photochemists; and biophysicists. Book jacket.