Project description
Taking the heat off one of the coolest imaging techniques
Non-invasive and high-resolution imaging of organs and tissues has changed the face of medical diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. Discoveries concerning magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2003 and MRI has now become an invaluable clinical and research tool. It uses strong magnetic fields to change the spin of atoms, an effect called nuclear magnetic resonance. Magnetic resonance force microscopy (MRFM) combines ultra-sensitive force microscopy with MRI techniques, enabling the measurement of magnetic forces on the nanoscale. Its use in the clinic is complicated by temperature constraints. RTMFRM is developing an MRFM approach that works at room temperature, paving the way to clinical application.
Objective
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enables three-dimensional images to be created in a non-destructive and safe manner. Mechanical resonators can greatly increase the sensitivity of MRI compared to commercial systems. Considerable effort is being expended to push magnetic resonance imaging down to single atom resolution. This is currently done by applying large-amplitude magnetic pulses at milliKelvin temperatures. However, these large-amplitude pulses generate heating, creating a roadblock for reaching single atom resolution. Here, we propose a completely new approach to carry out magnetic resonance force microscopy at room temperature. This is expected to eliminate the effect of the “heating” roadblock, opening a new route to achieving MRI with single-atom resolution.
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- natural sciences physical sciences optics microscopy
- engineering and technology medical engineering diagnostic imaging magnetic resonance imaging
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H2020-EU.1.1. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC)
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ERC-POC-LS - ERC Proof of Concept Lump Sum Pilot
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(opens in new window) ERC-2019-PoC
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08860 Castelldefels
Spain
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