Research

The project focuses on the development of quantitative imaging methods for scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which will be based on the use of a 2D pixel detector in the transmission mode. The thickness measurement technique recently developed for the annular STEM detector will be extended. At the same time, diffractive techniques (such as ptychography) will be implemented, which thanks to the possibility to provide phase contrast, will allow to show very fine details.

The project deals with a complex analysis of security risks of optical fiber networks. Fiber optics is the most widely used medium for high-speed transmission of data. Although considered safe and immune to eavesdropping or electromagnetic interference, in a proper configuration the optical fiber can be used as a very sensitive sensor of electromagnetic field, acoustic vibrations, temperature and other quantities.

The subject of the presented project is the implementation of research and development activities in the field of optical elements. The project will be solved in effective cooperation between IQS nano s.r.o. and the Institute of Instrumentation of the ASCR v. v. i. The presented project is mainly about research and development of prototypes of laser recording devices bundle and development of functional for banding high speed rotors and development of functional records microrelief masters of optical elements.

Thanks to rapid technological development, innovative imaging technologies enable observing previously hidden life processes inside cells, tissues and entire organisms. Therefore, imaging has truly become one of the main drivers of research in biological and medical sciences. CzechBioImaging is built as a distributed research infrastructure of imaging core facilities in the Czech Republic. It will offer open access to a broad portfolio of imaging techniques and expertise for acquiring completely new research data.