Pushing the Boundaries of Advanced Microscopy Techniques | Prof. Jörg Enderlein

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 In Episode 21 of Neuroscience and Beyond, we had the privilege of hosting Prof. Dr. Jörg Enderlein, a renowned physicist at the Third Institute of Physics, Georg August University in Göttingen. We explored the interplay between quantum mechanics and microscopy and discussed cutting-edge imaging technology advancements. 🎙️ 

 Highlights of the episode include:
🔬 Key milestones in the development of microscopy 
🔍 The relationship between spectroscopy and microscopy 
💡 Revolutionary tools like Airyscan and SOFI 
🌟 The scientific principles driving innovation in biophysics 

Prof. Enderlein shared his remarkable journey and discussed how fundamental physics is shaping the future of imaging. This episode offers a fascinating perspective on the evolution of scientific discovery and its applications in modern research. 

 Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction 
00:02:50 - Milestones in Microscopy Development 
00:04:50 - Importance of Double Slit Experiment for Microscopy
00:08:06 - Experiments on the duality of light 
00:15:45 - Research of Prof. Enderlein: From Spectroscopy to Super-Resolution Microscopy 
00:19:35 - Difference Between Spectroscopy and Microscopy 
00:21:20 - Science Across the World 
00:25:00 - Super-resolution optical fluctuation imaging (SOFI) 
00:33:00 - Applying Basic Physics for Improving Imaging 
00:38:00 - Inspiration for Scientific Discoveries 
00:40:50 - Speed and Resolution Limitations of Microscopy 
00:45:10 - Interesting Story Behind Airyscan / Origins of Airyscan 
00:53:40 - What is a SPAD Array? 
00:57:47 - Measuring Electrical Charges in Biomolecules 
01:01:50 - Imagining a Perfect Research Institute 
01:07:30 - Where Will Science Take Us? 

 This podcast is supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European Neuroscience Institute,the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging" in Göttingen (MBExC) and SFB1286.

 #Microscopy #QuantumMechanics #NeurosciencePodcast #Imaging #Biophysics  

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 Neuroscience and Beyond team: Svilen Georgiev Kristina Jevdokimenko Ahsen Konaç Sayıcı Beatriz Apgaua Mels Akhmetali