title: Analysis of nonexponential fluorescence decay data by a method of moments.
abstract: A method of moments is presented for the analysis of convoluted fluorescence decay data when the impulse response function is given by f(t) = alpha exp (-At - Bt1/2). Examples of this method are given using both simulated and measured fluorescence decays. It is also shown that this method, used with moment index displacements, will correct for light-scatter leakage, zero-point time shifts, and slow lamp drift.
mesh_terms: D001551:Benz(a)Anthracenes; D003201:Computers; D005453:Fluorescence; D005470:Fluorometry; D006842:Hydrocarbons, Brominated; D008722:Methods; D011409:Propylene Glycols; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D001551:Benz(a)Anthracenes; D006842:Hydrocarbons, Brominated; D011409:Propylene Glycols; C030935:benz(a)anthracene; C031387:carbon tetrabromide