Fluorometer

Fluorometer

A Fluorometer or Fluorescence Spectrometer is an instrument that measures the intensity and wavelength distribution of fluorescence emission spectrum after the excitation of the sample with light of a specific wavelength.

Pronunciation

Fluorometer: /flʊəˈrɒmɪtər/

Etymology

The term Fluorometer is derived from the Latin word 'fluere', meaning 'to flow', and the Greek word 'metron', meaning 'measure'.

Function

Fluorometers are used in a wide range of applications, including biochemistry, medical research, and environmental monitoring. They are particularly useful in the study of proteins, nucleic acids, and cells, as these substances often have fluorescent properties.

Types

There are several types of fluorometers, including filter fluorometers and spectrofluorometers. Filter fluorometers measure the fluorescence of a sample at a single wavelength, while spectrofluorometers can measure fluorescence at multiple wavelengths.

Related Terms

• Fluorescence
• Spectroscopy
• Biochemistry
• Cell (biology)
• Protein
• Nucleic Acid

See Also

• Spectrophotometer
• Microplate

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Fluorometer
• Wikipedia's article - Fluorometer

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