This course provides in-depth introduction to time-resolved photoluminescence methods. Participants learn how to investigate excited-state dynamics and materials’ properties in wide temporal range (from ps to ms) using spectroscopy and microscopy techniques. Building on over 20 years of experience, the course combines expert lectures with practical sessions focused on instrumentation, experimental strategies, and data analysis.
Why you don’t want to miss this course
By joining our event, you will:
- Learn the fundamental principles of time-resolved luminescence, from fast fluorescence to long-lived phosphorescence
- Understand how decay data are acquired, analyzed, and interpreted
- Explore a wide range of applications across different material classes
- Learn how point measurements and imaging approaches complement each other
- Interact directly with experts to discuss your samples, challenges, and results
- See state-of-the-art PicoQuant systems with different configurations and accessories
- Network with fellow scientists and foster new collaborations
What you’ll learn: Topics overview
Attending all lectures and practical sessions will improve your understanding of the following topics:
- Instrumentation and data analysis for time-resolved luminescence
- Time-resolved measurements from ps to ms in liquids and solids
- Steady-state and time-resolved anisotropy
- Time-resolved Emission Spectra (TRES)
- Excitation–emission maps
- Upconversion
- Time-resolved luminescence in spectroscopy and microscopy
- Imaging methods: FLIM and PLIM
Who should attend this course?
This course targets students, researchers, and industry scientists working with luminescent materials. It is especially suited for Materials Science, while also welcoming participants from chemistry, physics, life sciences, and quantum technologies aiming to understand and apply time-resolved photoluminescence techniques in their research.
No prior experience with time-resolved methods is required.
