Title :
Exploring the limits of single emitter detection in fluorescence and extinction
Author :
Hwang, J. ; Wrigge, G. ; Gerhardt, I. ; Zumofen, G. ; Sandoghdar, V.
Author_Institution :
Lab. of Phys. Chem., ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Abstract :
We show experimentally that the signal-to-noise ratio of extinction detection can be advantageous to fluorescence measurements of a single molecule. We discuss the prospects of detecting weak emitters such as rare earth ions.
Keywords :
extinction coefficients; fluorescence; homodyne detection; fluorescence; signal-to-noise ratio; single emitter detection; single molecule; Atom optics; Detectors; Extinction coefficients; Fluorescence; Lighting; Optical filters; Particle beam optics; Power lasers; Signal to noise ratio; Stimulated emission; (020.1335) Atom optics; (270.5585) Quantum information and processing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
