Fluorescence Spectroscopy and Microscopy pp 321-336 | Cite as
Subpicosecond Kerr-Gate Spectrofluorometry
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This chapter describes an experimental layout for time and spectrally resolved fluorescence measurements with femtosecond time resolution based on Kerr gating. The combination of data recorded using different Kerr media allows a temporal dynamic range from ~100 fs to several nanoseconds. Simultaneous analysis of multiple datasets is described.
Key words
Kerr shutter Time-resolved fluorescence Ultrafast spectroscopy NK88 Decay-associated spectrum Global analysisReferences
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