Objetivo When focusing a laser pulse in a liquid, a vapor bubble can instantaneously (< 1μs) be produced.We have generated such vapor bubbles in a liquid-filled coated micro-capillary (diameter≈ 50μm). Remarkably, in about one microsecond after vapor bubble formation, an ultra-high-speed, ultra-sharp, focused liquid micro-jet emerged out of the meniscus at the end of the micro-capillary.Even with laser pulse energies comparable to those used in laser-pointers, we have reached spectacular supersonic velocities up to 800 m/s. The diameter of the jets was a few micrometers, more than 10 times smaller than the diameter of the micro-capillary. These supersonic ultra-sharp microjets have tremendous application perspectives for needle-free injection of vaccines and drugs for both humans and animals. The objective of this proposal is to verify the innovation potential of this idea. Ámbito científico medical and health sciencesbasic medicinepharmacology and pharmacypharmaceutical drugsvaccinesnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticslaser physics Programa(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Tema(s) ERC-OA-2011-PoC - European Research Council ERC Proof of Concept Convocatoria de propuestas ERC-2011-PoC Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación CSA-SA(POC) - Supporting action (Proof of Concept) Institución de acogida UNIVERSITEIT TWENTE Aportación de la UE € 149 999,40 Dirección DRIENERLOLAAN 5 7522 NB Enschede Países Bajos Ver en el mapa Región Oost-Nederland Overijssel Twente Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Ferdinand Damhuis (Mr.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos Beneficiarios (1) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo UNIVERSITEIT TWENTE Países Bajos Aportación de la UE € 149 999,40 Dirección DRIENERLOLAAN 5 7522 NB Enschede Ver en el mapa Región Oost-Nederland Overijssel Twente Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Ferdinand Damhuis (Mr.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos
