Time-correlated single photon counting (TCSPC) is a highly sensitive technique used to measure the time intervals between the arrival of single photons and a reference signal, allowing for precise determination of fluorescence lifetimes. This method is critical for analyzing the dynamics of fluorescent molecules, particularly in understanding quantum yield and fluorescence lifetime, as well as in time-resolved spectroscopy and single-particle spectroscopy applications.
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