NanoMslide: plasmon-enhanced ptychographic phase microscopy. This proposal aims to combine recent advances in metamaterials and quantitative phase imaging to probe the near-surface refractive index pr

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NanoMslide: plasmon-enhanced ptychographic phase microscopy. This proposal aims to combine recent advances in metamaterials and quantitative phase imaging to probe the near-surface refractive index properties of cells and tissues. The proposed technique delivers orders of magnitude improvement in terms of sensitivity over conventional phase contrast microscopy and will be used to provide new insights into the molecular basis for disease. This project will result in a new approach to stain-free, label free, tissue characterisation that will benefit a diverse range of applications in biological imaging and aid in the development of this nanotechnology platform into a long-term, sustainable business for Australia.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 0906 - Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Lead: Prof Brian Abbey