10. Glossary

4D printing

Additive manufacturing in which the 4th dimension introduced is time. This technology makes it possible to print objects which then change shape on their own or self-assemble over time.

sequential absorption; absorption séquentielle

Light absorption in two stages requiring an intermediate electronic excited state.

simultaneous absorption; simultaneous absorption

Absorption of two photons of light in a single step.

ADP ; two photon absorption

Two-photon absorption.

amorceur; initiator

Element triggering one or more secondary reactions. The initiating reaction often generates a reaction intermediate from a stable molecule, which is then involved in subsequent...