Steady progress turns multi-wavelength quantum cascade laser arrays into a powerful versatile source for next-generation spectroscopy and stand-off detection systems.
Kristin Mädefessel-Herrmann
Increased sensitivity of molecular optoacoustic imaging
Molecular optoacoustic imaging is a powerful tool for research and for diagnostics. Multiple excitation wavelengths tend to increase its sensitivity .
Cancer diagnosis using the Raman technique
The Raman technique is on its way to be translated into clinical use. Latest developments of real-time in vivo Raman systems for cancer detection are reviewed.
For a better view into turbid media
Enhancement in imaging performance of a spectral-domain optical coherence microscope (OCM) in turbid media by incorporating an optical parametric amplifier.
Short, Ultrashort, Sub-Cycle Short – Towards sub-cycle optical waveforms
Coherent synthesis of pulses generated by separate sources may pave the way to sub-cycle optical waveforms.
Tracking sperm with confocal laser endomicroscopy
Probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE) might improve the results of testicular sperm extraction while reducing traumata during surgery.
A new paradigm – functional and nonlinear optical metasurfaces
Optical metasurfaces offer a wealth of useful functionalities. Their nonlinear effects can be enhanced with the help of metasurface engineering.
Simplicity is the trump card – Quick analysis of optical spectra
Based on a quick analysis of optical spectra, a practical approach for assessing the melanin and blood content of the skin was developed.
Trapping and watching motile cells
A new approach enables rapid characterization of living suspension cells in 4 dimensions while they are immobilized and manipulated within optical traps.
Quantifying molecular colocalization in live cell fluorescence microscopy
Toward identification and characterization of molecular interactions in living cells: Quantifying molecular colocalization in live cell fluorescence microscopy.