Table 5.
Results of Ps Continuum Lifetime Fitting for Four Deproteinized Treatmentsa
| deproteinized sample | mean lifetime τmean (ns) | X(τmean) (nm) | Xmean (plate spacing) (nm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| deproteinized 1 | 101.9 ± 0.2 | 4.88 ± 0.03 | 5.38 ± 0.03 |
| deproteinized 2 | 106.3 ± 0.2 | 5.52 ± 0.03 | 6.00 ± 0.03 |
| deproteinized 3 | 100.6 ± 0.2 | 4.72 ± 0.03 | 5.14 ± 0.025 |
| deproteinized 4 | 99.7 ± 0.2 | 4.61 ± 0.03 | 4.95 ± 0.02 |
| deproteinized 4b | 100.5 ± 0.2 | 4.70 ± 0.03 | 5.02 ± 0.03 |
a
The mean Ps lifetime of the distribution is shown along with the deduced value of X(τmean) using the infinite plate model. The correctly averaged spacing, Xmean, is shown in bold.
b
Repeated PALS experiment with the same sample.