2683/JN — Near-Field Optical Nano-Spectroscopy and Imaging System

Concepts

• spectroscopy devices
• sheffield
• epsrc
• imaging system
• near-field optical nano-spectroscopy
• optical nano-spectroscopy
• user system
• design of the system
• field
• operation of spectroscopy

Location

University of Sheffield

Description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sheffield, with funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) requires a near-field optical nano-spectroscopy and imaging system operating in a wide range of wavelength from visible to mid-infrared. The system is for a very broad multi-disciplinary user base, and thus requires user-friendly computer interface and hardware for operation of spectroscopy and imaging experiments, and possibility for quick turn-around when changing the samples, and switching between specific experimental methods, lasers or wavelength ranges. The proposed multi-user system will be based on a high resolution atomic force microscope (AFM). It will further include several pulsed and continuous wave lasers suitable for tip-enhanced optical spectroscopy and imaging methods, as well as a suitable light detection apparatus to provide high signal-to-noise detection of elastically scattered light.

Total Quantity or Scope

Further provisions in the design of the system will be needed for its use in tip-enhanced Raman, tip-enhanced fluorescence, and tip-enhanced ultra-fast pump-probe experiments.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 33114000 - Spectroscopy devices
• 38510000 - Microscopes
• 38636100 - Lasers

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.