Invention:
This invention uses a photothermal spectroscopy method to detect and identify individual molecules/particles without the use of fluorescent tags or radioactive ligands. Whispering gallery optical sensor technologies are on the cutting edge of biosensing technology. Photothermal microscopy has found applications in diverse fields, including materials science, nanotechnology, biology, and medicine, offering valuable insights into thermal transport phenomena, photothermal interactions, and thermal properties of complex structures.
Background:
Traditional methods of optical microscopy require fluorescent tags and radioactive ligands to detect and identify the molecules or particles being studied. This invention enables the ability to capture both spatial and temporal information makes it a powerful tool for studying thermal dynamics and exploring heat-related phenomena at the micro and nanoscale.
Applications:
- Medical diagnostics
- Nanotechnology
- Biology
- Materials science
Advantages:
- Label-free imaging
- High sensitivity and specificity
- Generative 3D imaging
