Since the first volume on Biophysical Techniques in Photosynthesis
Research, published in 1996, new experimental techniques and methods
have been devised at a rapid pace. The present book is a sequel which
complements the first volume by providing a comprehensive overview of
the most important new techniques developed over the past ten years,
especially those that are relevant for research on the mechanism and
fundamental aspects of photosynthesis.
The contributions are written by leading scientists in their field. The
book is divided into 5 sections on Imaging, Structure, Optical and laser
spectroscopy, Magnetic resonance and on Theory, respectively. Each
chapter describes the basic concepts of the technique, practical
applications and some of the scientific results. Possibilities and
limitations from a technical as well as a scientific point of view are
addressed, allowing the reader not only to recognize the potential of a
particular method for his/her own quest, but to assess the resources
that are required for implementation.