Which mechanism allows phosphorescent materials to glow after excitation?

💡 Explanation

Intersystem crossing allows phosphorescence because it switches singlet excited electrons to triplet states, thus spin-forbidden radiative return emits light slowly; therefore, glow continues, rather than rapid depletion by fluorescence.

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