An Indian scientist has played a pivotal role in developing the world’s fastest microscope, capable of capturing images at an astonishing 125 billion frames per second. This groundbreaking achievement, known as Compressed Ultrafast Planar Polarisation Anisotropy Imaging (CUP2AI), marks a significant leap in imaging technology.
Indian Scientist Helps Develop World’s Fastest Microscope
Unprecedented Imaging Capabilities
The CUP2AI microscope stands out for its ability to capture real-time, wide-field, non-invasive measurements of molecular sizes in liquids and gases. Unlike traditional microscopes, which often require vacuum conditions or staining, CUP2AI operates in ambient environments, preserving the natural state of the samples.India Today
Collaborative International Effort
This technological marvel is the result of a collaborative effort involving researchers from NASA-Caltech in the USA, FAU Erlangen in Germany, and India. Dr. Yogeshwar Nath Mishra, an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, played a key role in this development. His expertise contributed significantly to the design and implementation of the CUP2AI system.
Potential Applications Across Fields
The CUP2AI microscope’s capabilities open new avenues in various scientific domains:
- Biomedical Research: Enables real-time visualization of drug-target interactions and protein dynamics, accelerating drug discovery and biomarker development.
- Nanotechnology: Allows scientists to study nanoparticle formation and self-assembly processes with unprecedented clarity.
- Environmental Science: Provides insights into the formation of black carbon soot from carcinogenic hydrocarbons, aiding climate research.
Dr. Mishra emphasized the microscope’s versatility, stating that its non-intrusive nature makes it optimal for observing delicate biological or chemical processes as they occur naturally.