asymmetric photochemistry
Photochemical process
leading to a
chiral
substance from an
achiral
precursor such that one
enantiomer
predominates over the other.
Note:
Asymmetric induction
may be achieved by the use of
chiral
reagents, a
chiral
environment, or circularly polarized light.
Source:
PAC, 2007,
79
, 293
(Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006))
on page 304