Biochemical Applications of Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy

Nonlinear optical spectroscopy is a powerful tool for studying biomolecular structures and cellular organelles. Written by an international panel of experts, this volume presents the most significant advances and future directions within this important field. It provides an understanding of the nonlinear optical response of complex molecules and reviews developments in ultrafast technology. In addition, the editor includes a theoretical analysis of nonlinear optical spectroscopies. Novel experimental approaches, such as spatial and temporal pulse shaping, are addressed as well as various nonlinear optical spectroscopic tools, including harmonics generation and Raman spectroscopy.