About this book
Introduction
This book surveys recent advances related to the application of single molecule techniques in various fields of science. The topics, each described by leading experts in the field, range from single molecule experiments in quantum optics and solid-state physics to analogous investigations in physical chemistry and biophysics. A unifying theme of all chapters is the power of single molecule techniques to unravel fluctuations and heterogeneities usually hidden in the ensemble average of complex systems. The concept for the book originated from a gathering of some of the world's leading scientists at the Nobel Conference in Sweden.
Keywords
Fluorescence Optical microscopy Single molecules biophysics chemistry enzymes membrane microscopy molecule optics particles physical chemistry protein scattering spectroscopy
Authors and affiliations
- Rudolf Rigler
- Michel Orrit
- Thomas Basché
- 1.Department of Medical BiophysicsKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden
- 2.CNRS et Université Bordeaux IC.P.M.O.H.TalenceFrance
- 3.Institut für Physikalische ChemieJohannes Gutenberg-UniversitätMainzGermany
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