Neuroscience and Beyond
We are a team of PhD students located in Göttingen, Germany, who share a passion about neuroscience and science communication. On a monthly basis we talk with experts in neuroscience and discuss their research, career path, struggles along the way and current problems in the field. Supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences as well as the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging" in Göttingen. The content of the podcast represents our personal opinions and is separate from the institutions we are working at. Ideas are our own!
Neuroscience and Beyond
Pushing the Boundaries of Advanced Microscopy Techniques | Prof. Jörg Enderlein
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.
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Neuroscience and Beyond team: Svilen Georgiev Kristina Jevdokimenko Ahsen Konaç Sayıcı Beatriz Apgaua Mels Akhmetali