Talk:Fluorophore

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a fluorophore is a molecule which absorbs light of uv visible region and emit light of longer wavelength ,the phenomenon called fluorescence ,is the result of it.

[edit] Fluorophor

What is the difference between a Fluorophore and a Fluorophor ? Should these be merged?

Any how can you determine if a given compound is a Fluorophore? See chromophore first. Easiest precise way perhaps would be, presupposed the chemical structure is known, to run simulations in molecular modelling software. (In the end it breaks down to the kinetics possible for a given structure over a certain range of excitation [thermically or by radiation. Huge difference though!])Slicky 14:21, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Luciferin??

Correct me if I am wrong, but I know luciferin only as a substrate of luciferase in the process of bioluminescence, which is distinct from fluorescence. So why is luciferin listed here? Furthermore, isn't that whole "size" section an odd thing to have in an article this short? Somebody with the requisite chemical knowhow should instead add explanations of the necessary chemical structure for a compound to be fluorophore, etc. --mglg_(talk) 02:31, 27 November 2006 (UTC)