Time-Resolved Photoluminescence Course

Scope

This course provides an in-depth introduction to time-resolved photoluminescence methods, covering both fluorescence and phosphorescence across a wide temporal range, from picoseconds to milliseconds.

Participants will learn how time-resolved measurements can be used to investigate excited-state dynamics, recombination processes, and heterogeneity in a broad variety of luminescent materials. The course addresses point measurements as well as spatially resolved approaches, showing how spectroscopy-based and microscopy-based techniques complement each other.

The course builds on our more than 20 years of experience in running courses focussing on time-resolved fluorescence applications. It combines expert lectures with hands-on practical sessions, focusing on instrumentation, experimental strategies, and data analysis. Realistic measurement scenarios are emphasized, enabling participants to translate the methods directly to their own samples and research questions.

Who should attend?

This course is aimed at students, researchers, and industry scientists working with luminescent materials who want to understand and apply time-resolved photoluminescence methods.

It is particularly well suited for participants from Materials Science, including researchers working on semiconductors, nanomaterials, quantum emitters, photovoltaic and optoelectronic materials. At the same time, scientists from related fields, such as quantum technologies, chemistry, physics, or life sciences, are equally welcome, provided their samples exhibit luminescence and their research benefits from analyzing decay dynamics.

No prior experience with time-resolved methods is required.

Why should you attend?

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

Which topics are covered?

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

Practical sessions

Practical sessions complement the lectures and give participants hands-on experience with time-resolved luminescence measurements on a range of PicoQuant instruments. The sessions cover both point measurements and imaging experiments, including advanced microscopy configurations and data analysis workflows.

All practical sessions take place at PicoQuant (Berlin, Germany).

Information and correspondence

Tel: +49-30-1208820-87
Fax: +49-30-1208820-90
Email: trf@picoquant.com

Please note: schedule and content of this event is subject to change without notice.
 

Course instructors

The program offers in-depth lectures and practical sessions on various topics related to time-resolved photoluminescence. Get a detailed overview here: Trpl course program

Registration

The registration will open spring 2026.