Objetivo "We propose to develop and implement advanced magnetic resonance detection and micro-imaging techniques that will benefit many biophysical, chemical, physical, and medical applications. Magnetic resonance (MR) is one of the most profound observation methods in science. MR includes Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Electron Spin Resonance (ESR). It has a variety of applications ranging from chemical structure determination to medical imaging and quantum computing. From a scientific standpoint, MR was the main focus of at least seven Nobel prizes in physics, chemistry, and medicine. From an industrial standpoint, MR is a multibillion industry focused on a range of medical (MRI) and chemical applications (MR spectrometers). Despite the fact that magnetic resonance was discovered more than 60 years ago, there is still plenty of room for new methodologies and applications. This research will confront some of the most challenging issues that this field has yet to offer, which also contain the greatest potential benefits. This is what we call “The MR Challenge”. We will focus on three key MR issues: sensitivity, image resolution, and affordability. Our first goal is to substantially improve the sensitivity of MR spectroscopy and the resolution of MR micro-imaging. We will put most of our efforts on ESR spectroscopy and on the detection of NMR information through an ESR signal (ENDOR). At ambient conditions our goal is to achieve a sensitivity of ~10^4 electron spins and a resolution of 1 micron; at low temperatures we will approach single electron spin sensitivity and image resolution as high as 10nm. In terms of affordability, our goal is to introduce a small probe that is capable of acquiring NMR spectra from samples located outside the magnet (an ""ex-situ"" probe). We will also design and construct a new family of hand-held 3D NMR imaging probes. The new capabilities would be applied in the field of single cell imaging and biophysics, materials science, and medicine." Ámbito científico engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcomputer hardwarequantum computersnatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiophysicsengineering and technologymedical engineeringdiagnostic imagingnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsspectroscopy Palabras clave ENDOR ESR Imaging MRI Magnetic Magnetic Resonance ESR NMR MRI ENDOR Imaging Sensi NMR Resonance Sensitivity Single cells single spin 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-SG-PE4 - ERC Starting Grant - Physical and Analytical Chemical sciences Convocatoria de propuestas ERC-2007-StG Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación ERC-SG - ERC Starting Grant Institución de acogida TECHNION - ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Aportación de la UE € 1 250 000,00 Dirección SENATE BUILDING TECHNION CITY 32000 Haifa Israel Ver en el mapa Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Mark Davison (Mr.) Investigador principal Aharon Blank (Dr.) 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 TECHNION - ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Israel Aportación de la UE € 1 250 000,00 Dirección SENATE BUILDING TECHNION CITY 32000 Haifa Ver en el mapa Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Mark Davison (Mr.) Investigador principal Aharon Blank (Dr.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos