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The sensitivity (product of molar extinction coefficient and quantum y
ield) of yl-3-indolyl)-3-(2,4,5-trimethyl-3-thienyl)-maleic anhydride
is dependent on its concentration in poly(vinyl butyral) film and on t
he irradiation wavelength (515 nm and 633 nm). Energy transfer from th
e open-ring to the closed-ring form is suggested as a possible mechani
sm for the time dependence of the sensitivity in the polymer film cont
aining high chromophore concentration on irradiation with 515 nm light
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