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Wed, May 5, 2023
Physicists at ANU are using nanoparticles to create advanced light sources for exploring incredibly tiny objects.
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Their research, published in Science Advances, offers cost-effective methods to study microscopic structures in medical and tech fields.
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By increasing light frequency up to seven times, the technology enables visualization of objects thousands of times smaller than a hair.
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This breakthrough has tremendous implications for medical science, allowing efficient examination of cells, viruses, and their inner structures.
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The nanotech approach creates highly magnified images, surpassing the limitations of conventional optical and electron microscopes.
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Traditional methods like super-resolution and electron microscopy are slower, costlier, and may damage delicate samples.
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By exploiting different light frequencies, including extreme-ultraviolet, scientists can visualize smaller objects than with visible light.
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The ANU technology opens avenues for microscopes capable of generating more detailed images, aiding a range of scientific endeavors.
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