Filter fluorometer

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A filter fluorometer is a type of fluorometer that may be employed in fluorescence spectroscopy.

[edit] Filters

There are two filters for the fluorometer:

1. The primary filter or excitation filter or incident light filter isolates the wavelength that will cause the compound to fluoresce (the incident light).
2. The secondary filter isolates the desired emitted light (fluorescent light).

[edit] Choosing the correct filters

The proper selection of filters requires familiarity with the emission spectrum (fluorescent spectroscopy) and the excitation spectrum. The primary filter is selected to transmit only the wavelengths from the emission spectrum and excitation spectrum that overlap.

[edit] Types

• Turner 110