Overview

Quantum nanosensors offer significant advantages over classical sensors, including high sensitivity and resolution. One type of such quantum nanosensor is photoluminescent nanoparticles, whose detection is based on monitoring luminescence changes in response to external stimuli. The goal of the project is to read optical nanosensors using pulsed optical electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) detection and tracking spectral changes. The student will design and implement advanced pulse sequences into an existing quantum confocal microscope, conduct measurements, and analyze the results. Furthermore, they will optimize the sensitivity of the nanosensors through chemical surface modifications. The outcome of the project will be time-resolved, localized quantum detection in biologically relevant environments. The expected knowledge of the applicant should be at the level of a completed Master’s degree in the field of biophysics, chemical physics or physical chemistry. The work will be carried out by the Synthetic Nanochemistry team at the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences.

University:

Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UCT Prague; Faculty of Mathematics and Physics & Faculty of Science, Charles University

Group:

Petr Cígler Group, Synthetic Nanochemistry

Tutor:

Mgr. Petr Cígler, Ph.D.

Field of study:

Chemical physics and sensoric, Physical Chemistry