Govorov A., Hernández Martínez P.L., Demir H.V. Understanding and Modeling Förster-type Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET): Introduction to FRET, Vol. 1

Springer, 2016. — 58 p. — (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology: Subseries: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology). — ISBN: 978-981-287-377-4.This Brief presents a historical overview of the Förster-type nonradiative energy transfer and a compilation of important progress in FRET research, starting from Förster until today, along with a summary of the current state-of-the-art. Here the objective is to provide the reader with a complete account of important milestones in FRET studies and FRET applications as well as a picture of the current status.Short History of Energy Transfer Theory Before Förster, At The Time of Förster, and After Förster
Energy Transfer Review
Förster-Type Nonradiative Energy Transfer Models
Background Theory
Theoretical Approaches: Exciton Theory, Coulomb Interactions and Fluctuation-Dissipation Theorem