Fluorescence methods are being used increasingly in biochemical, medical, and chemical research. This is because of the inherent sensitivity of this technique.

In color throughout, this text helps readers acquire a sound understanding of basic fluorescence theory and practice. It takes them through the history of impor

This second edition of the well-established bestseller is completely updated and revised with approximately 30 % additional material, including two new chapters

New edition (first, 1973) of an introduction to the principles and applications of all phases of luminescence spectroscopy. Contains (all rewritten) chapters on

Fluorescence is the most popular technique in chemical and biological sensing and this book provides systematic knowledge of basic principles in the design of f