photoinduced polymerization

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04618
The polymerization of a monomer by a free radical or ionic chain reaction initiated by photoexcitation.
Source:
PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. (Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)) on page 2261 [Terms] [Paper]