Magnetic Circularly Polarized Luminescence of Organic Compounds

Achiral purely organic molecules can show selectivity towards circularly polarized light in emission in the presence of a magnetic field. This phenomenon is called magnetic circularly polarized luminescence (MCPL). Recently a few examples of MCPL from organic molecules have appeared in the literature. Through this technique, interesting photophysical information can be inferred and, moreover, a few technological applications can be devised based on this principle. This short review has the purpose to give a general introduction to this recent field of research and some critical insights on the reported examples.Magnetic circularly polarized luminescence (MCPL) is the phenomenon through which non-chiral compound emit circularly polarized light under a magnetic field. Potentialities and limitations of MCPL from organic compounds are discussed.image