Clearly describe the differences between fluorescence and phosphorescence. In your answer address the electronic states that are involved, the intensity, the wavelength and time scale of the specific emission process as well as what causes the difference in intensity, wavelength and time scale.

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Clearly describe the differences between fluorescence and phosphorescence. In your answer address the electronic states that are involved, the intensity, the wavelength and time scale of the specific emission process as well as what causes the difference in intensity, wavelength and time scale.
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