In dynamic light scattering (DLS) intensity fluctuations of the scattering light are analyzed. The fluctuation rate is related to the diffusion coefficient of the scattering species. The radius of a hard sphere with the same diffusion coefficient is the hydrodynamic radius RH. Additional radii such as the rotation radius, a mass radius and a radius of gyration are also defined. These different radii are shown for a lysozyme molecule. Comparison of the hydrodynamic radius of larger proteins (insulin, immunoglobulin G, thyroglobulin) shows the range of values for biomolecules.
Type:
Dynamic Light Scattering (PCS)
Duration:
4 minutes
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