Projects
Nonlinear Optics of Bistable Molecules and One-Dimensional Arrays. University of Antwerp
Application of Nonlinear Optics in Entomology KU Leuven
Up until now, insects have almost exclusively been studied with linear optical methods. However, nonlinear optical techniques, such as multiphoton microscopy, offer many advantages. Most importantly, due to the low probability of two photons interacting with a specimen simultaneously, multiphoton microscopy inherently offers optical slicing. It is therefore very easy to create a 3D image of a sample, with minimal loss of signal and a high ...
All optical, high resolution, non-invasive, quality control of crystalline GRMs via imaging of their non-linear optical properties (GRAPH-EYE) University of Antwerp
A multimodal non-linear optical platform for 2|3-photon excitation and 2nd|3rd harmonic imaging deep inside living tissues and animals KU Leuven
Unbiased understanding of cellular networks and circuits, is
only possible by studying them in their native and intact
environment. To achieve this, live 3-dimensional (3D)
imaging is required. However, regular microscopy
techniques do not allow deep penetration, and therefore,
tissue dissection remains necessary to optically reach cells
of interest. However, as redshifted infrared (IR) light
scatters less, ...
Dynamics of dissipative localized structures in non-linear optical cavities Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Extending the resolution and speed limits of linear and non-linear optical imaging of live cells, tissues and organisms. KU Leuven
All biological events, be it development, tissue homeostasis, brain and peripheral organ function, are tightly regulated by complex molecular or cellular networks. No matter how important the molecules themselves, the specific cellular or tissue context in which they are operate, as well as their exact location is definitely as critical for proper functioning. Dysfunction or mislocalization of key enzymes, channels or structural proteins can ...