Principles of Fluorescence Spectroscopy (Hardcover)

by Joseph R. Lakowicz (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

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Praise for Earlier Editions:

"Lakowicza (TM)s Principles of Fluorescence Spectroscopy has been the best one-volume introduction to the biophysical principles of fluorescence methods.

- Roger Y. Tsien, Ph.D., Department of Pharmacology and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego, California

"Principles of Fluorescence Spectroscopy is encyclopedic and comprehensive."

- Britton Chance, Professor Emeritus in Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

"Recommended without reservation both to the novice and to the expert in fluorescence."

- Analytical Biochemistry

"In addition to its use as a student text, it should be a particularly valuable reference for those involved in biochemical research."

- Chemistry in Britain

Advance Praise for Third Edition:

"This third edition has significantly expanded the topics, and will remain as a leading reference, as well as a texta ]the information in the book is valuable for a wide range of disciplines."

- Robert M. Clegg, Ph.D., Department of Physics, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois

"Overall this is a most welcome, and timely transformation of the classic, and most comprehensive textbook on fluorescence spectroscopy. It should be the number one item on the shopping list for any student or researcher involved in any aspect of fluorescence, be it as a biologist who does some microscopy, or a chemist synthesizing novel fluorophores."

- Alan Ryder, Ph.D., National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science, National University of Ireland-Galway, Galway, Ireland

From thereviews of the third edition:

"This book gives an overview of the principles and applications of fluorescence. It is well structured, starting with basic knowledge about the phenomena of fluorescence and ending with the latest applications. a ] highly readable and informative both by novices and by experienced people. a ] a helpful work of reference and a wonderful creation for learning and teaching. The updated 3rd edition with its appealing design and its absolutely up-to-date and, nevertheless, complete treatment of fluorescence spectroscopy makes it essential for everyone working in this field." (Christiane Albrecht, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Vol. 390, 2008)

Product Description
The third edition of the established classic text reference, Principles of Fluorescence Spectroscopy, will enhance upon the earlier editions' successes. Organized as a textbook for the learning student or the researcher needing to acquire the core competencies, Principles of Fluorescence Spectroscopy, 3e will maintain the emphasis on basics, while updating the examples to include recent results from the literature. The third edition also includes new chapters on single molecule detection, fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, novel probes and radiative decay engineering. This full-color textbook features the following: - Problem sets following every chapter - Glossaries of commonly used acronyms and mathematical symbols - Appendices containing a list of recommended books which expand on various specialized topics - Sections describing advanced topics will indicate as such, to allow these sections to be skipped in an introductory course, allowing the text to be used for classes of different levels Principles of Fluorescence Spectroscopy, 3 rd edition, is an essential volume for students, researchers, and industry professionals in biophysics, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, biology and medicine.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 954 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 3rd edition (September 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387312781
• ISBN-13: 978-0387312781
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #330,044 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Over Rated, December 13, 2007

By	Academic73 "academic73" (USA) - See all my reviews

This book is fine if you want to pay for a reprint of papers and other peoples theories in one book, the book is over rated, and compiled by an old out of date scientist who has lost his shelf life a decade ago. Everything in this book can be found free of charge in published papers.
Why is the author allowed to delete peoples reviews and comments when its not favourable ? I also found it interesting that most of these reviews where compiled by his long standing girl friend whom is his secretary, just look at the reviewers ! shame shame shame on you ! Is it any wonder why everyone who has the misfortune of working with this man hates the very sound of his name and leaves with a bitter taste in their mouth - well known in the community, for being a joke ! follow Wolfbeis, Gratton, Geddes who are far more on the cutting edge of science, not following other peoples work and then claiming it as their own.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Luminescence Bible, March 8, 2007

By	Payam Minoofar "Old Boy" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What's more to say? This is the authoritative, the definitive volume for luminescence experiments from theory to all of the most useful applications. It is readable, dense, useful and indispensable if you do fluorescence, lifetime measurements, energy transfer studies, etc., etc.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, May 21, 2007

By	T. Anglin (SLC, UT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Stellar text. Very thorough and easy to read. New version is in color, and has several new chapters. I'm very happy with the new edition