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Ultra-high resolution optical microscope for surface analysis and modification
Reference
ABY08147
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor David Smith
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor Jennifer Kirkham
,
Professor C Robinson
,
Professor R Russell
Institution
University of Leeds
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
493,208
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/09/2000
End date
31/12/2004
Duration
52 months
Abstract
The LINK scheme we propose involves research into novel optical imaging and spectroscopic instrumentation for surface characterisation and modification with greatly improved spatial resolution over current technologies. We shall apply the new instrument to studies of protein interactions at cell membranes and on skeletal mineral crystal surfaces, however, the new instrument we will describe in this proposal represents a generic technology for laser spectroscopic surface analysis and modification which can be applied to a wide range of problems in solid state physics, surface chemistry and sub-micron technology. The proposed instrument will combine spectroscopic sensitivity with high spatial resolution and be able, for the first time, to map the interaction of biomolecules with specific sites on a solid or compliant surface with nanometer resolution.
Summary
unavailable
Committee
Closed Committee - Engineering & Biological Systems (EBS)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
LINK: Analytical Biotechnology (ABY) [1995-2000]
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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