Luminescence Spectroscopy and Microscopy: Methods and Applications

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of luminescence techniques and their practical applications in spectroscopy, materials science, and microscopy. It begins with a solid introduction to the basic principles of luminescence, covering essential topics such as the physics of luminescent materials, electronic transitions, and the underlying mechanisms governing luminescent phenomena. Subsequently, it systematically examines various techniques within luminescence spectroscopy, offering a detailed analysis of instrumentation, experimental setups required for material synthesis, methods for data analysis, and emerging applications such as in-vivo and in-vitro biological imaging, targeted drug delivery, optical thermometry, and photodetectors.

Emphasizing practical applications, the book elucidates not only theoretical aspects but also guides readers through the practical implementation of luminescence techniques. Real-world examples and case studies are used to illustrate how these methods have found success in diverse research contexts, catering to both novices and seasoned researchers aiming to incorporate luminescence techniques into their work.

Featuring contributions from an international cross-section of experts, the book covers topics such as luminescence microscopy, biological imaging techniques using both organic and inorganic luminescent materials, and super-resolution microscopy techniques utilizing multimodal imaging approaches. Additionally, the book addresses challenges and limitations in the field, offering a balanced perspective on the practical considerations and potential pitfalls associated with luminescence methodologies.

This book serves as an invaluable asset for researchers, scientists, and students seeking an insightful guide to the theory and mechanism of luminescence, along with innovative and emerging applications.

Dr. Ram Gopal is serving as an assistant professor in the Department of Physics, Panjab University. Previously, he served as a post-doctoral fellow at the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, from February 2024 to August 2024 and IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation from August 2023 to January 2024. He obtained his Master's degree in Physics from National Institute of Technology Durgapur in 2018. Dr. Gopal continued his academic journey, earning a Doctorate in Physics from Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad in 2023. His doctoral research focused on the development of novel and efficient luminescent materials for various opto-electronic applications. Dr. Gopal's commitment to excellence is underscored by his seven years of research experience, during which he has published several research and review articles in reputed journals. His contributions span a wide range of topics within Materials Science, reflecting both the depth and breadth of his research interests.

Dr. Vikas Dubey obtained his Master’s degree in Physics from the Govt. V.Y.T.PG. Auto. College Durg, India. He received gold medals for securing the first rank in his Master’s degree. He completed his PhD from the National Institute of Technology Raipur. He is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya, India. During the last fifteen years of his research career, he has published more than 175 research papers in various reputed international journals, with more than 2500 citations. He has authored 6 books and edited 12 others, along with several book chapters. He is also the editor of various reputed journals and has edited numerous special issues.

Dr. Mouftahou Latif obtained his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Engineering Physics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, and a PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. He is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Dr. Mouftahou Latif has made significant contributions to knowledge through teaching and research, external examination of theses, and as a reviewer. He has published several research articles in leading nuclear physics journals as well as in various applied physics journals.