CORDIS - Forschungsergebnisse der EU
CORDIS

Multiphoton Microscopy and Ultrafast Spectroscopy: Imaging meets Quantum

Projektbeschreibung

Die Mikroskope von morgen

Lasergestützte optische Mikroskopie ist ein leistungsfähiges Verfahren zur Erzeugung hochauflösender Bilder durch Abtasten von Objekten mit einem Laser. Nachweis und Quantifizierung von Gewebe-Biomolekülen in der Mikroskopie erfolgt durch Probenanfärbung, was Artefakte hinterlassen kann. Hauptziel des EU-finanzierten Projekts MUSIQ ist die Entwicklung der nächsten Generation optischer Mikroskope, die zur quantitativen Bildgebung auf Einzelzellebene geeignet sind. Im Rahmen des Projekts wurden Nachwuchsforschende eingestellt, die nun an der Einbindung der Bildgebungsmodalitäten von Spektroskopie und kohärenter Raman-Streuung arbeiten, um die optische Abbildung von Biomolekülen ohne Markierung zu realisieren.

Ziel

In the quest to decipher the chain of life from molecules to cells, the biophysical questions being asked increasingly demand techniques that are capable of identifying specific biomolecules in their native environment at the smallest possible scale, and measuring their interactions quantitatively without perturbing the system under observation. Laser-based optical microscopy is a key technology to drive this progress in the 21st century. Still, many challenges remain in particular toward i) achieving imaging with biomolecular specificity without the artefacts from sample staining, ii) quantitative imaging, and iii) single molecule sensitivity. Progress toward biomolecular specificity at very high temporal resolution has been brought by the development of ultrafast two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy, able to address the importance of quantum coherences with the potential to unravel the fundamental machinery of Nature. Yet, measuring quantum phenomena with an optical microscope is technically challenging, and far from real-world biological applications. MUSIQ is designed as an innovative research and training network, where we will recruit 15 Early Stage Researchers to work toward the central ambitious goal of developing the next-generation optical microscopy exploiting quantum coherent nonlinear phenomena. The network brings together a unique team of 7 world-leading academics and 6 high tech companies at the forefront of optical microscopy and ultrafast laser technology developments merged with fundamental understanding of coherent light-matter interaction phenomena, development of quantitative image analysis tools, and biomedical/pharmaceutical real-world applications. MUSIQ will establish an intersectoral training and research programme at the physics/chemistry/life science interface with partners from 9 European countries, aimed at creating the next generation of skilled well-connected scientists that will pioneer the ‘quantum microscopes of tomorrow’.

Koordinator

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Netto-EU-Beitrag
€ 909 517,68
Adresse
NEWPORT ROAD 30 36
CF24 0DE Cardiff
Vereinigtes Königreich

Auf der Karte ansehen

Region
Wales East Wales Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Aktivitätstyp
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Links
Gesamtkosten
€ 909 517,68

Beteiligte (9)

Partner (6)