<P><STRONG>Reviews in Fluorescence 2004</STRONG>, the first book of a new book series from Springer, is a collection of current trends and emerging hot topics in the field of Fluorescence. </P>
<P>This annual review series differs from Springer's current Topics in Fluorescence series in that it is more specialized and includes reviews of an individual's own work or scientific perspective. <EM>Reviews in
Fluorescence</EM> will therefore complement the other fluorescence titles published by Springer, whilst feeding the requirement from the fluorescence community for annual informative updates and developments. </P>
<P>Key features: </P> <P>- <EM>Reviews in Fluorescence</EM> will be citable, indexed, and available both in print and online.</P> <P>- <EM>Reviews in Fluorescence</EM> will
be published annually. </P> <P>- <EM>Reviews in Fluorescence</EM> will comprise invited review articles that summarize the yearly progress in fluorescence.</P> <P>- Alternate years will
publish the Invited Papers from the Methods and Applications in Fluorescence conference series (MAFS).</P>