Looking back on 28 years of cryogenic single-molecule experiments
At a Glance
Section titled āAt a Glanceā| Metadata | Details |
|---|---|
| Publication Date | 2018-01-01 |
| Journal | EPJ Web of Conferences |
| Authors | Michel Orrit |
| Institutions | Leiden University, Huygens Institute for History and Culture of the Netherlands |
Abstract
Section titled āAbstractāStarting with the first single-molecule fluorescence experiments in 1990, the field of cryogenic single-molecule spectroscopy exploits the narrow zero-phonon lines of single molecules, usually in molecular crystals and glasses. Occasionally, similar experiments can also be done at room temperature, as illustrated by the case of the NV - center in diamond. In this review contribution, I shall illustrate the variety and scope of the experiments performed in the past 28 years, highlighting some important points and outlooks.