Modern Applications of Fluorescence
Module PH2126
Basic Information
PH2126 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 40 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2126 is Thorsten Hugel.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Molecular Spectra, Franck-Condon Principle
Fluorophores
Fluorescence spectroscopy
Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET)
Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS and FCCS)
Superresolution microscopy (STED, PALM)
Detection systems (e.g CCD, APD)
Learning Outcome
After successful participation in this module the student is able to:
1. Understand absorption and emission spectra.
2. To choose and apply the best modern fluorescence methods for a certain problem.
Preconditions
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Modern Applications of Fluorescence |
Mon, 15:00–17:00, PH 3024 |
documents |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Frontalunterricht mit Demonstrationsexperimenten
Media
Tafelanschrieb bzw. Präsentation,
Demonstrationsexperimente (Erklärungen zum Download),
Beispielvideos (z.T. zum Download),
Vorlesungsmitschrift zum Download,
Literature
Hecht, Optik
Zinth, Optik
Lakowicz, Principles of Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Weitere Quellen:
http://www.microscopyu.com/
http://www.olympusmicro.com/primer/index.html
http://www.wmi.badw.de/teaching/Lecturenotes/index.html -> Physics3
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 60 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.