Introduction to Fluorescence Sensing

✍ Scribed by Alexander P. Demchenko (auth.)

• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Year: 2015
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 818
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Fluorescence is the most popular technique in chemical and biological sensing and this book provides systematic knowledge of basic principles in the design of fluorescence sensing and imaging techniques together with critical analysis of recent developments. Its ultimate sensitivity, high temporal and spatial resolution and versatility enables high resolution imaging within living cells. It develops rapidly in the directions of constructing new molecular recognition units, new fluorescence reporters and in improving sensitivity of response, up to the detection of single molecules. Its application areas range from the control of industrial processes to environmental monitoring and clinical diagnostics. Being a guide for students and young researchers, it also addresses professionals involved in basic and applied research. Making a strong link between education, research and product development, this book discusses prospects for future progress.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-xxxi
Basic Principles....Pages 1-37
Theoretical Aspects....Pages 39-68
Fluorescence Detection Techniques....Pages 69-132
Molecular-Size Fluorescence Emitters....Pages 133-202
Nanoscale Fluorescence Emitters....Pages 203-262
Fluorescent Nanocomposites....Pages 263-299
Recognition Units....Pages 301-358
Mechanisms of Signal Transduction....Pages 359-416
Supramolecular Structures and Interfaces Designed for Sensing....Pages 417-458
Non-conventional Generation and Transformation of Response....Pages 459-505
The Sensing Devices....Pages 507-550
Focusing on Targets....Pages 551-601
Sensing Inside the Living Cells....Pages 603-675
Sensing the Whole Body and Clinical Diagnostics....Pages 677-717
Opening New Horizons....Pages 719-759
Back Matter....Pages 761-794

✦ Subjects

Laboratory Medicine; Measurement Science and Instrumentation; Biophysics and Biological Physics