According to a consulting report, researchers at the Institute (National Centre for Scientific Research / University of Limoges) and their research team have proven that desktop fiber laser sources can be used for infrared spectroscopic microscopy, which can rival or even surpass large synchrotrons in some respects Experimental accuracy of equipment.
Synchrotron is an accelerator green laser pointer device that provides “powerful” infrared light for analyzing micro-scale biological tissue chemistry. This high-precision chemical imaging technology enables early diagnosis of diseases such as liver cirrhosis and cancer. However, to date, the high cost of ownership and the limited availability of synchrotron radiation sources have hindered the application of hospital chemical imaging technology.
Replacing the synchrotron with a compact laser source can unlock the potential of the technology and make it easier for hospital applications, further accelerating diagnosis and treatment. The research team published their findings in the journal Optica, an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to cutting-edge research in photonics.
The results of this research have been completed in collaboration with several units, including researchers from the XLIM Institute and Soleil, a Saclay synchrotron source company, and engineers from Novae, a researcher at the University of Limoges in 2013. Startup company. Novae targets industrial and scientific markets such as laser-based bioimaging and material micromachining. This infrared green laser pointer is now part of Novae’s product portfolio.