Excited State Lifetime Measurements

PrefaceChapter 1 Applications A. Introduction B. Analytical Chemistry C. Molecular Yardstick D. Molecular Dynamics E. Molecular Structure F. Thermometers and Miscellaneous Items G. Assignment of Excited State Types H. Micelle Composition I. Excited State Acid-Base Reactions and Tautomerization J. Solvent Relaxation K. Solar Energy Conversion L. ConventionsChapter 2 Methods of Measuring Lifetimes A. Introduction B. Luminescence Methods C. Flash Photolysis D. Picosecond Techniques E. Miscellaneous MethodsChapter 3 Simple Systems A. Introduction B. First-Order Decays C. Mean Life and Half-Life D. Step Excitation E. Quenching and Luminescence Quantum Yields F. Bimolecular Quenching and the Stern-Volmer Law G. Multicomponent DecaysChapter 4 More Complex Systems A. Introduction B. Arbitrary Excitation Functions C. Successive First-Order Decays D. Phase Shift Measurements of Lifetimes E. Static or Associational Quenching F. Resonance Energy Transfer G. Coupled Systems H. Steady State Approximation and Excited State EquilibriaChapter 5 Least Squares Data Reduction A. Statement of the Least Squares Method B. Linearizable Complex Functions C. Least Squares with Weighting Factors D. Nonlinear Least Squares E. Judging the Fit F. Error Estimation G. Fast Iterative Exponential Evaluation H. Testing and Applications of Nonlinear Least SquaresChapter 6 Convolution Integrals A. Introduction B. Development of the Convolution Integral C. Treatment of Specific Systems by Convolution D. Fast Iterative Convolution FormulaChapter 7 Real Detection Systems (and Does it Matter?) A. Real Detection Systems B. Linear Distortions and Deconvolutions C. RC Time Constant Effects D. A Special Warning on the Measurement of Rise TimesChapter 8 Deconvolution Methods A. Introduction B. Simple Curve Matching C. Analog Computation D. Phase Plane Method E. Methods of Moments F. Laplace and Fourier Transform Methods G. Least Squares Fitting H. Comparison of Deconvolution MethodsChapter 9 Experimental Methods A. Introduction B. Light Sources C. Optical Detectors D. Optical Modulators E. Single-Photon Counting Instrumentation F. Phase Shift Methods G. Time-Resolved Spectroscopy H. Transient Recorders and Signal Averagers I. MicrocomputersChapter 10 Special Error Sources A. Introduction B. Wavelength Effects in Phototubes C. Photomultiplier Positional Effects D. Sample Physical Placement E. Cables and Terminations F. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) G. Self-Absorption Errors H. Compensation for Variations in Flash Profile I. Triggering Problems J. Pileup Problems in Single-Photon Counting K. Purity ProblemsChapter 11 Testing and Evaluation of Methods and Instruments A. Introduction B. Digital Simulations C. Generating Synthetic Noise D. Testing Synthetic Noise E. Chemical StandardsAppendix A Solution of Generalized Response [Eq. (4-2)]Appendix B Solution of the Phase Shift Formula [Eq. (4-12)]Appendix C Solution of Coupled Equilibria [Eq. (4-25)]Appendix D Phase Plane Equation with Scattered LightAppendix E Computer ProgramsReferencesIndex