Revolutionizing Microscopy: Engineers Pave the Way for Cutting-Edge Imaging Techniques
Researchers at Boston University have published two papers in Nature Communications and Science Advances, introducing advanced microscopy techniques that improve the detection limit of vibrational imaging. The techniques, called vibrational photothermal microscopy (VIP microscopy) and stimulated Raman photothermal (SRP) microscopy, allow for the visualization of target molecules at low concentrations without the need for dyes. The findings have significant implications for the field of microscopy and may influence future scientific applications. The researchers have filed provisional patents for both technologies and are collaborating with other experts in the field.