Electronic Excitation in Poly(di-n-hexylsilane)

The saturated chain of silicon atoms in the potential photoresists,2 polysilanes, acts as a near-UV chromophore (λmax = 300-400 nm). The nature of the excited states is important for their photochemistry. Herein we report experimental and theoretical results for a model peralkylpolysilane. © 1986, American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.