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World's smallest FCS apparatus

25 Mai 2010 , Rédigé par JW Publié dans #Recent research work

My group has recently developed an integrated system for compact and portative single molecule fluorescence analysis without using any microscope or microscope objective.

 

The system is based on our patented technology based on a glass microsphere at the end of the optical fiber. The microsphere works as a tiny lens to focus light with focusing capabilities close to that of a high-quality microscope objective.

 

The system is capable of single molecule fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) and fluorescence lifetime histograming (TCSPC). The size is roughly that of an A3 format, that makes it the world’s smallest FCS system to date, and much more integration is readily feasible.

 

See a complete article here.

 

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Next conference : Gordon's GRC Plasmonics

21 Mai 2010 , Rédigé par JW Publié dans #Recent research work

Meet me at this conference : Plasmonics / The Science And Engineering Of Nanoscale Optics, June 13-18, 2010 Colby College, Waterville, ME.

 

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Master Erasmus Mundus Nano Bio Photonics

21 Avril 2010 , Rédigé par JW Publié dans #Nanophotonics pick

The Master for Photonics Engineering, Nanophotonics and Biophotonics merging top universities in Marseille, Karlsruhe and Barcelona is seeking excellent students candidates of European Union nationality. 8 positions are offered, with a grant up to 10 000 € / year. See the link.

 

- State-of-the-art teaching on modern photonics

- Prestigious Erasmus Mundus program

- Up to 10 000 € / year scholarship

- International culture exchange among students (20 students: 8 from EU and 12 non-EU).

- Boiling student ambiances of Marseille, Karlsruhe and Barcelona

 

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(c) Jorge Cham, phdcomics.com

 

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This month in Micscape

21 Avril 2010 , Rédigé par JW Publié dans #Fancy lab

My recent Micscape article focuses on the Wild Heerbrugg M20 microscope's binocular head and its effects on imaging. In my opinion, the M20 is simply the best stand for amateur microscopy, balancing optical quality, cost, and size.

 

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CNRS INSIS Highlights 2010

21 Avril 2010 , Rédigé par JW Publié dans #Recent research work

Our endoscope system to detect and analyse single molecule fluorescence has recently been highlighted by the CNRS Institute for Engineering and Systems Sciences. See the article here. (French only, sorry). Another description (in English) can be found in a previous article on this blog.

 

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