Near-field spectroscopy of single molecules at room temperature

The ability to observe the optical spectrum of a single molecule can afford insights into the interactions that distinguish one molecular environment from another. Such sensitivity has been achieved at liquid-helium temperatures.

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Published in:	Nature (London) Vol. 369; no. 6475; pp. 40 - 42
Main Authors:	Trautman, J. K, Macklin, J. J, Brus, L. E, Betzig, E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London Nature Publishing 05-05-1994 Nature Publishing Group
Subjects:	Atomic and molecular physics Atomic, molecular and charged-particle sources and detectors Exact sciences and technology Fluorescence and phosphorescence spectra Fluorescence and phosphorescence; radiationless transitions, quenching (intersystem crossing, internal conversion) Helium Instruments, apparatus, components and techniques common to several branches of physics and astronomy Molecular properties and interactions with photons Molecules Physics Scientific imaging Near field Time dependence PMMA Emission spectra Ambient temperature Single-particle modes Fluorescence Organic polymers Optical spectrometers Experimental study Organic compounds
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Summary:	The ability to observe the optical spectrum of a single molecule can afford insights into the interactions that distinguish one molecular environment from another. Such sensitivity has been achieved at liquid-helium temperatures.
ISSN:	0028-0836 1476-4687
DOI:	10.1038/369040a0