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Nanoscale Molecular Imaging
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:01
Abstract
This course will provide fundamental knowledge about the principal analytical techniques for nanoscale molecular imaging. In addition to the basic concepts, students will also learn the application of advanced molecular characterization tools to solve problems in the chemical, biological and material sciences.
Objective
This course will provide fundamental knowledge about the principal analytical techniques for nanoscale molecular imaging. In addition to the basic concepts, students will also learn the application of advanced molecular characterization tools to solve problems in the chemical, biological and material sciences.
Content
Nanoscale molecular imaging using fluorescence spectroscopy: - Stimulated emission depletion microscopy (STED) - Saturated structured illumination microscopy (SSIM) - Direct stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy (dSTORM) - Photoactivated localization microscopy (PALM) Nanoscale molecular imaging using Raman spectroscopy: - Scanning near-field optical microscopy (aperture SNOM) - Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS): Based on atomic force microscopy (AFM) & scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM) Nanoscale molecular imaging using infra-red (IR) spectroscopy: - Nanoscale Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (Nano-FTIR) - Photo-induced force microscopy (AFM-IR) Nanoscale molecular imaging using ions: - Nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry (NanoSIMS) Single molecule imaging techniques: - Scanning probe microscopy: STM & AFM - Ultrahigh vacuum (UHV)-TERS - Cryogenic electron microscopy (Cryo-EM)
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture notes will be made available online.
Literature
Information about relevant literature will be available in the lecture & in the lecture notes.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 20 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Nanoscale Molecular Imaging |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Biomedical Engineering Master (Es können nur Kurse angerechnet werden, die unter der Kategorie "GESS – Wissenschaft im Kontext (SiP)" aufgeführt werden. Siehe Reiter "Angeboten in" in der Kursübersicht. Für mehr Information, siehe )
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Wahlfächer der Vertiefung (Diese Fächer sind für die Vertiefung in Bioimaging besonders empfohlen. Bei abweichender Fächerwahl konsultieren Sie bitte den Track Adviser.)
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Wahlfächer der Vertiefung (Diese Fächer sind für die Vertiefung in Biomechanics besonders empfohlen. Bei abweichender Fächerwahl konsultieren Sie bitte den Track Adviser.)
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Wahlfächer (Den Studierenden steht das gesamte Lehrangebot der ETH Zürich auf Master-Stufe zur Auswahl offen. Bitte wenden Sie sich bei Unklarheiten ans Studiensekretariat.)
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Wahlfächer (Den Studierenden stehen der Studienstufe angemessene chemische Lehrangebote des D-CHAB zur Auswahl offen (Zulassungsbedingungen beachten).)
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