Preface

Volume 50 follows the pattern of previous titles from Volume 39 onwards, which combines a review on the latest advancements in photochemistry (every other year on a part of this discipline) and highlights some topics. We thank the reviewers, who maintained their thorough work once again, as well as the contributors of highlights.

As usual, it has been a tough job to complete all the contributions (almost) within the planned deadlines. However, hard work as it may have been, having the opportunity of seeing such a large wealth of photochemical experience has been a really nice experience. We thank the staff working on Specialist Periodical Reports (Janet, Liv and newcomer Matt), the Royal Society of Chemistry, our colleagues in Pavia and in Uppsala, and the young researchers in our labs, who make photochemistry such an entertaining experience every day. Finally, we are grateful to Dr Daria Manganaro, who supplied the original artwork for this volume.

Happy golden anniversary, SPR in Photochemistry!

Stefano Protti and Stefano Crespi

Pavia (SP) and Uppsala (SC)