Nanoscale Imaging
- Technology Benefits
- Nanoscale images obtained without electron beam damage to the sampleMultiple images of the sample can be obtained for observation of sample dynamicsAcquires images at rates similar to other rapid imaging techniques (e.g., dark-field scattering microscopy, total internal fluorescence microscopy) with higher spatial resolution
- Technology Application
- Nanoscale imaging of samples (including fragile biological molecules)Imaging chipNear-field optical probes
- Detailed Technology Description
- None
- Others
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Tech ID/UC Case
24800/2015-107-0
Related Cases
2015-107-0
- *Abstract
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Cathodoluminescence (CL) is used for nanoscale imaging by detecting the light generated in the sample by the application of an electron beam. Direct CL has also been used to image biological samples, but typically causes damage to the sample and can result in poor imaging quality. Methods which incorporate inorganic cathodoluminescent nanoparticle labels into a biological sample result in less sample damage, but imaging with nanoparticle labels requires the electron beam to penetrate into the sample, which precludes repeated measurements or observations of dynamics.
A UC Berkeley researcher has developed an optical imaging system and method for producing nanoscale images with high resolution, images of fragile samples without damaging the samples and that can be used for repeated imaging of a sample which allows observation of sample dynamics.
- *Principal Investigator
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Name: Naomi Ginsberg
Department:
Name: Connor Bischak
Department:
Name: Craig Hetherington
Department:
Name: David Kaz
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- Country/Region
- USA
