Single-Molecule Metal-Induced Energy Transfer : From Basics to Applications /

This thesis presents a novel single-molecule spectroscopy method that, for the first time, allows the dipole orientations and fluorescence lifetimes of individual molecules to be measured simultaneously. These two parameters are needed to determine the position of individual molecules with nanometer...

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Main Authors: Karedla, Narain
Corporate Authors: SpringerLink Online service
Published: Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
Publisher Address: Cham :
Publication Dates: 2017.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
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Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60537-1
Summary: This thesis presents a novel single-molecule spectroscopy method that, for the first time, allows the dipole orientations and fluorescence lifetimes of individual molecules to be measured simultaneously. These two parameters are needed to determine the position of individual molecules with nanometer accuracy near a metallic structure. Proof-of-principle experiments demonstrating the value of this new single-molecule localization concept are also presented. Lastly, the book highlights potential applications of the method in biophysics, molecular physics, soft matter and structural biology.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource(XVIII,166pages): illustrations.
ISBN: 9783319605371
Index Number: QC173
CLC: O31
Contents: Introduction -- Theory -- Single-Molecule Metal-Induced Energy Transfer (smMIET) -- Single-Molecule Transition Dipole Imaging -- Discussion and Outlook -- Conclusions.