This is the first book to give a comprehensive overview of the entire field of phosphorimetry. It provides a detailed survey, ranging from earlier analytical phosphorimetric methodology to the latest approaches in phosphorimetry.
It also offers a balanced view of the theory, instrumentation, and applications of low temperature phosphorescence and the latest developments in room-temperature phosphorescence. Moreover, the book describes important applications to colloidal systems, proteins, and polymers. This book is both explanatory and detailed, thus useful for the beginner or experienced researcher.