20 Fluorescence Quantum Yield and Lifetime

Dr. Ajit K. Mahapatro

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Learning Objectives

From this module students may get to know about the following

i. The most important selection criteria for fluorophores in single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy will be discussed.

ii. Fluorescence quantum yield and lifetime will be discussed with examples

 

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