We will demonstrate the performance of a spectrometer-microscope assembly for characterization and analysis of samples in terms of lifetime, spectral and spatial resolution. This combined approach provides access to further information, which are not available when using only lifetime or steady-state experiments. The combination of both techniques in one setup can help to understand biochemical or physical processes by detecting changes in local environment such as pH, temperature, or ion concentration, and to identify molecular interactions or conformation changes via Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET).
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