ABSTRACT

Presenting a detailed, hands-on approach to fluorescence spectroscopy, this book describes experiments that cover basic spectroscopy and advanced aspects of fluorescence spectroscopy. It emphasizes practical guidance, providing background on fundamental concepts as well as guidance on how to handle artifacts, avoid common errors, and interpret data. Nearly 150 experiments from biophysics, biochemistry, and the biomedical sciences demonstrate how methods are applied in practical applications. The result is a hands-on guide to the most important aspects of fluorescence spectroscopy, from steady-state fluorescence to advanced time-resolved fluorescence.

  • Provides a complete overview of nearly 150 experiments using fluorescence spectroscopy, from basic to advanced applications
  • Presents laboratory methods using a variety of instrumental setups with detailed discussion of data analysis and interpretations
  • Covers steady-state phenomena, time-resolved phenomena, and advanced methods
  • Spans biophysical, biochemical, and biomedical applications
  • Describes related concepts, theory, and mathematical background as well as commercially available instruments used for measurements

chapter chapter 1|30 pages

Theory of Light and Light Interaction with Matter

chapter chapter 2|46 pages

Experimental Basics

chapter chapter 3|119 pages

Steady State Experiments—Transmission/Absorption

chapter chapter 4|117 pages

Fluorescence—Steady-State Phenomena

chapter chapter 5|87 pages

Steady-State Fluorescence

Applications

chapter chapter 6|122 pages

Steady-State Fluorescence Polarization

Anisotropy

chapter chapter 7|107 pages

Fluorescence

Time-Resolved Phenomena

chapter chapter 8|131 pages

Advanced Experiments