Fluorescent molecules and proteins (examples)
| Molecule/Protein | Fluorescence excitation (input) wavelength | Fluorescence emission (output) wavelength |
| collagen | 315-400 nm | 420-510 nm |
| chlorophyll | 315-400 nm | 700 nm |
| fluorescein | 490 nm | 525 nm |
| melanin | 315-400 nm | 430-540 nm |
| quinine | 390-450 nm | 440-510 nm |
| Rhodamine 6G | 500-550 nm | 550-590 nm |
