Structure and Dynamics of Macromolecules: Absorption and Fluorescence Studies

Light absorption by a molecule. Fluorescence: Principles and observables. Fluorescence properties. Fluorophores: Descriptions and properties. Fluorescence quenching. Fluorescence polarization. Forster energy transfer. Origin of protein fluorescence. Description of the structure and dynamics of 1- acid glycoprotein by fluorescence studies. Structure and dynamics of hemoglobin subunits and of myoglobin. Fluorescence fingerprints of animal and vegetal species and/or varieties.