WEB TUTORIAL - LUMINESCENCE

Introduction

The following pages provide a self-study Tutorial on Luminescence. Part 1 provides an introduction to fundamental concepts, whilst Parts 2 and 3 are designed to be of assistance in understanding/applying the underlying theory relevant to the Year 1 spectroscopy lectures and the Year 2 "Fluorescence Spectroscopy" practical.

Tutorial Contents

Part 1 - Fundamental Concepts

Introduction · The Electromagnetic Spectrum · Luminescence · Fluorescence & Phosphorescence · Summary of Key Concepts

Part 2 - Fluorescence & Phosphorescence

What is Luminescence? · The Electromagnetic Spectrum · The Jablonski Diagram · Differences between Fluorescence & Phosphorescence · Luminescence Applications · Quenching · Quantum Yields · Fluorescent Dyes in Solar Cells · Practice Questions

Part 3 - The Jablonski Diagram

The Jablonski Diagram · Relating Jablonski Diagrams to Spectra · Practice Exercises

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