Qlibri

The goal of the Qlibri project is to create the most sensitive absorption microscope on the market.

Challenge:

Until today sensitive optical characterization of nanoscale objects was restricted to the sub-class of fluorescence materials. Studies of the large number of non-fluorescent samples were restricted to ensemble measurements that yield limited information, due to the heterogeneity of nanoobjects.

Solution:

By replacing ordinary microscope objectives with a fiber-based optical microresonator, our instrument is able to detect miniscule absorption down to 0.00005%. This pushes the limits for optical absorption measurements by three orders of magnitude and enables the detection and characterization of single molecules, individual defects and other nanoscale objects.

We offer:

- Spatially resolved images (diffraction-limited) - Real-time imaging - 1 µs time resolution - Absorption sensitivity down to 0.5 ppm - Easy and fast sample changing - Spectral characterization over a 120 nm bandwidth - Operation from 400 nm-1000 nm (or above)

We look for:

- Buyers, be one of the first to buy out microscope and get a significant discount - Beta-testers, if you have an interesting sample, we are happy to see what our technique can do for you - Challenges, talk to us about your specific problems we will see how we can help - Feedback and new ideas, just contact us

Qlibri originates from the groups of David Hunger at KIT, Alexander Högele, and Noble laureate Theodor W. Hänsch at LMU Munich and the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics.