Circularly Polarized Luminescence in Helicene and Helicenoid Derivatives

In this chapter, we discuss the circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) of helicene and helicenoid derivatives. The organic helicenic derivatives are classified according to the type of atom (heteroatom or carbon) incorporated within the helical backbone. Transition-metal complexes and chiroptical devices incorporating helicene derivatives and exhibiting CPL activity are also presented.