Institut Fresnel's Photonics platform offers a range of techniques for qualifying the optical properties of components or materials, manufacturing some of these components (optical thin films, laser processes), and carrying out a whole range of studies on living biological samples based on optical imaging.
Analysis of cell or tissue structure/architecture
Spatio-temporal control of cellular stress in cultures
Design and production of interference filters
Spatio-temporal monitoring of dynamic biological processes on cells or tissues
Imaging of biological samples (fixed or living) using different optical microscopy modalities
Characterization of optical materials and components exposed to high laser flux: deviation from flatness, surface finish and spectral properties (transmission, reflection, refractive index).
Mapping the distribution of active molecules of interest (medical, cosmetic, etc.) on cells or tissues
Development or optimization of optical imaging systems
Measurement of laser flux withstand / laser damage threshold (continuous, pulsed ns-ps-fs regimes)
Study of the efficacy of active molecules on cells or tissues
Design, deposition and characterization of optical thin films
Laser cutting and engraving / FIB (Focused Ion Beam) engraving
Equipment & resources
Power lasers : ns-ps-fs and 200W pulsed (CO2, fiber or fiber diodes)
Laser processes : cutting, machining, polishing, annealing
Characterization equipment : optical profilometry, spectrophotometry, atomic force microscopy, electronic/FIB microscopy
