3D Real Time BioPhotonic Imaging & Tracking Suited to Fluoresence Microscopy Applications

Building on existing field proven work on wavefront sensing and adaptive optics the lens system uses a diffraction grating to project multiple image slices simultaneously to a camera or a detector array. These slices represent the +1, 0 and -1 image planes and provide 3 separate images (at different focal depths) that are captured and analysed by the particle tracking software to give positional information.

Key Benefits

Provides real time 3D data of biological processes
Lens system is compatible with existing microscopes & digital cameras
Compact optical system suitable for Inverted or Upright microscopes
Tested in Fluorescence, DIC, Bright/ Dark Field & Phase contrast microscopy imaging modes
Dedicated image capture & Particle tracking software for high speed imaging

Applications

“Proof of Concept” has been demonstrated on existing microscopes (e.g. Olympus IX71)
Prototype lens systems are available for testing
Particle tracking software available (alpha version)
“Broadband” system in development

IP Status

GB patent application filed & priority date established (December 2008)
Patented background IPR - WO04113856A1: Phase-Diversity Wavefront Sensor
Several white papers & conference presentations available on request

Heriot-Watt University seeks microscopy, imaging, biophotonics & life sciences companies who see utility in this real time imaging technique.
Partners should have an interest in either obtaining a licence to develop this technology or to act as industrial sponsors to collaborate and provide financial support for technological developments in specific defined areas.
Companies with a UK presence may be eligible for UK government support to develop the technology through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership Scheme – www.ktpcentre.com

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