Practical Fluorescence Spectroscopy

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

Preface. Theory of Light and Light Interaction with Matter. Experimental Basics. Steady State Experiments: Trasmission/Absorption. Fluorescence: Steady-State Phenomena. Steady-State Fluorescence: Applications. Steady-State Fluorescence Polarization: Anisotropy. Fluorescence: Time-Resolved Phenomena. Advanced Experiments.

Zygmunt (Karol) Gryczynski is a professor of molecular biology and immunology and the director of the Center for Commercialization of Fluorescence Technologies (CCFT) the University of North Texas Health Center.

Ignacy Gryczynski is a professor of cell biology and genetics and the director of the Microscopy Core Facility at the University of North Texas Health Center.