RAPID COMMUNICATION: A new sub-nanosecond LED at 280 nm: application to protein fluorescence

We demonstrate measurement of the intrinsic fluorescence decay of a protein excited with a new and inexpensive optical source based on a light emitting diode (LED) giving 600 ps pulses at ∼280 nm. We believe this source will offer significant new capabilities for fluorescence research and development.

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