Multiphoton fluorescent images with a spatially varying background signal: a ML deconvolution method

By means of multiphoton laser scanning microscopy, neuroscientists can look inside the brain deeper than has ever been possible before. Multiphoton fluorescent images, as all optical images, suffer from degradation caused by a variety of sources (e.g. light dispersion and absorption in the tissue, laser fluctuations, spurious photodetection and staining deficiency). From a modelling perspective, such degradations can be considered the sum of stochastic noise and a background signal. Among the methods proposed in the literature to perform image deconvolution in either confocal or multiphoton fluorescent microscopy, Vicidomini et al. (2009) were the first to incorporate models for noise (a Poisson process) and background signal (spatially constant) in the context of regularized inverse problems. Unfortunately, the so-called split-gradient deconvolution method (SGM) they used did not consider possible spatial variations in the background signal. In this paper, we extend the SGM by adding a maximum-likelihood estimation step for the determination of a spatially varying background signal. We demonstrate that the assumption of a constant background is not always valid in multiphoton laser microscopy and by using synthetic and actual multiphoton fluorescent images, we evaluate the face of validity of the proposed method, and compare its accuracy with the previously introduced SGM algorithm.     

Multiphoton Lithography as a Promising Tool for Biomedical Applications

Multiphoton lithography (MPL) is a powerful and useful structuring tool capable of generating 2D and 3D arbitrary micro- and nanometer features of various materials with high spatial resolution down to nm-scale. This technology has received tremendous interest in tissue engineering and medical device manufacturing, due to its ability to print sophisticated structures, which is difficult to achieve through traditional printing methods. Thorough consideration of two-photon photoinitiators (PIs) and photoreactive biomaterials is key to the fabrication of such complex 3D micro- and nanostructures. In the current review, different types of two-photon PIs are discussed for their use in biomedical applications. Next, an overview of biomaterials (both natural and synthetic polymers) along with their crosslinking mechanisms is provided. Finally, biomedical applications exploiting MPL are presented, including photocleaving and photopatterning strategies, biomedical devices, tissue engineering, organoids, organ-on-chip, and photodynamic therapy. This review offers a helicopter view on the use of MPL technology in the biomedical field and defines the necessary considerations toward selection or design of PIs and photoreactive biomaterials to serve a multitude of biomedical applications.     

Tritium Isotope Separation by Multiphoton Dissociation of CF3CTCIF

A conception of the advanced water chemistry diagnosis system for detection of anomalies and preventive maintenance of system components is proposed. Extension of anomaly diagnosis knowledge and more reliable water chemistry data are indispensable to the advanced system. Then, correlations between water chemistry (conductivity and pH) change in reactor water and anomaly occurrence in the components of the feed water line are analyzed theoretically. These correlations are verified as applicable to extension of the diagnosis knowledge for anomalies in the components of the feed water line, such as resin intrusion, sea water Leakage at the condenser, and a breakdown in ion exchange capacity of resin at the condensate demineralizer.     

光电子显微术的原理和应用

近十年来,光电子显微技术取得了长足进步并已商业化。光电子显微是一种高衬度的成像技术,对材料表面电子结构高度敏感。本文介绍光电子显微镜的成像原理,并着重分析其衬度机制。简要总结光电子显微术在表面结构分析,表面化学,磁学,以及半导体器件表征等方面的应用。目前光电子显微术的两个重要发展方向是利用同步辐射光源和脉冲激光光源做激发源;利用脉冲激光的多光子激发光电子显微术可以对较高功函数（大于光子能量）的材料成像;而脉冲时间分辨光电子显微术可用来研究表面瞬态电子的弛豫动力学机制。文章介绍了在实现飞秒时间分辨以及多光子激发的光电子显微方面的进展。我们利用多光子光电显微术对溅射制备的纳米结构银薄膜表面进行成像,结果表明多光子成像照片上存在一些高强度的亮点,而在单光子成像照片未观察到类似现象。推测这些亮点源于纳米结构银表面的等离子激元的高局域选择性激发。文章还介绍了利用光电子显微术原位观察CuZnAl形状记忆合金的热诱导相变。     

用于皮肤影像诊断的光学成像方法

皮肤影像学是利用现代成像技术手段对皮肤病进行无创、原位、动态、实时诊断的一门新兴技术学科。在过去十几年里作为医学影像学分支的皮肤影像学取得了长足的进步,包括皮肤镜等多种光学成像技术已经被广泛应用于临床疾病诊断。主要介绍了皮肤镜、皮肤共聚焦、多光子成像、光学相干层析成像以及光声成像等技术在皮肤影像学中的发展和应用。这5种技术能够实现原位、在体、实时的皮肤成像,可对可疑部位进行重复检查,并能不同程度地实现皮下组织的无损成像,为临床诊断提供了客观的评价依据。不断发展的皮肤影像学,与皮肤组织病理学相互促进、相互补充,势必将带动现代皮肤病学的飞跃发展。     

260～285nm波段苯胺的共振增强多光子电离研究

在自行研制的具有恒温加热进样系统的激光质谱仪上获得了260～285nm波段气相苯胺分子的共振增强多光子电离／飞行时间质谱（REMPI-TOFMS）。结合在266nm激发波长下得到的C6H7N^＋、C5H6＋、C4H3^＋、C3H3^＋、C2H4^＋及H2CN^＋离子的光强指数及不同激光能量下备离子信号强度的分支比,对分子离子及主要碎片离子的生成机理进行了探讨：在此波段范围内,苯胺分子首先吸收一个光子跃迁至。B2第一激发态,处于激发态的苯胺分子再吸收一个光子电离生成分子离子C6H7N＋,分子离子进一步吸收光子解离为C5H6^＋、H2CN^＋、C6H^＋,碎片离子C6H5^＋继续吸收光子解离产生C4H3^＋、C3H3^＋、C2H4^＋,并给出了可能的解离通道。     

Researches on Laser Isotope Separation of Gadolinium and Boron

Laser isotope separation experiments of Gd and B by atomic and molecular methods, respectively, have been performed. Gadolinium-157 was selectively photoionized by means of three linearly polarized dye lasers, the excitation process of which is based on the polarization selection rules. The effect of magnetic field on isotopic selectivity was discussed. ¹⁰BCl₃ was selectively photodissociated through IR multiphoton dissociation by the irradiation of TEA CO₂ laser or free electron laser (FEL). Selectivity was improved by two-color laser irradiation.     

Tunable Spectrum Selectivity for Multiphoton Absorption with Enhanced Visible Light Trapping in ZnO Nanorods

Observation of visible light trapping in zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods (NRs) correlated to the optical and photoelectrochemical properties is reported. In this study, ZnO NR diameter and c‐axis length respond primarily at two different regions, UV and visible light, respectively. ZnO NR diameter exhibits UV absorption where large ZnO NR diameter area increases light absorption ability leading to high efficient electron–hole pair separation. On the other hand, ZnO NR c‐axis length has a dominant effect in visible light resulting from a multiphoton absorption mechanism due to light reflection and trapping behavior in the free space between adjacent ZnO NRs. Furthermore, oxygen vacancies and defects in ZnO NRs are associated with the broad visible emission band of different energy levels also highlighting the possibility of the multiphoton absorption mechanism. It is demonstrated that the minimum average of ZnO NR c‐axis length must satisfy the linear regression model of Z _p,min = 6.31d to initiate the multiphoton absorption mechanism under visible light. This work indicates the broadening of absorption spectrum from UV to visible light region by incorporating a controllable diameter and c‐axis length on vertically aligned ZnO NRs, which is important in optimizing the design and functionality of electronic devices based on light absorption mechanism.     

Multiphoton imaging with a direct‐diode pumped femtosecond Ti:sapphire laser

A direct‐diode pumped Ti:sapphire femtosecond oscillator is used to perform multiphoton imaging for the first time.