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Pump-probe microscopy: Theory, instrumentation, and applications

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Abstract

Excited-state dynamics provides an intrinsic molecular contrast of samples examined. These dynamics can be monitored by pump-probe spectroscopy, which measures the change in transmission of a probe beam induced by a pump beam. With superior detection sensitivity, chemical specificity, and spatial-temporal resolution, pump-probe microscopy is an emerging tool for functional imaging of nonfluorescent chromophores and nanomaterials. This article reviews the basic principles, instrumentation strategy, data analysis methods, and applications of pump-probe microscopy. A brief outlook is provided.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)24-36
Number of pages13
JournalSpectroscopy (Santa Monica)
Volume32
Issue number4
StatePublished - Apr 2017

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