Webinars, Scientific Presentations & Videos

High pressure quantum sensing

Speaker: Norman Yao (Harvard University, USA)

• exploring high-pressure physics with diamond anvil cells
• integrating sensors in anvils to image stress and magnetism
• imaging superconductivity in cerium hydride under pressure

Bound exciton complexes as single photon sources

Speaker: Goki Eda (National University of Singapore, Singapore)

• exploring single photon emission in 2D semiconductors
• analyzing bound excitons through electro- and magneto-optical spectroscopy
• studying magnetic-field effects on exciton complexes in WS2

Novel instrumentation for 2D characterization: combined magneto-optical magneto-transport

Speaker: Angela Hight Walker (NIST Gaithersburg, USA)

• characterizing 2D materials with Raman spectroscopy
• discussing magneto-Raman capabilities for spatially-resolved optical measurements
• analyzing quasiparticle interactions in 2D magnetic materials

Cryomagnetic Raman and PL micro-spectroscopy of 2D materials using chiral light

Speaker: Jana Vejpravova (Charles University, Czechia)

• samples used include monolayer TMD (molybdenum disulfide) and single-molecule magnets
• utilize Magneto-Raman scattering to explore magnetic orders and spin dynamics
• observed unexpected valley polarization enhancement in mixed-dimensional heterostructures

Controlling excitons in van der Waals materials in open optical cavities

Speaker: Lukas Lackner (Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Germany)

• exploring exciton-polariton dynamics in 2D materials
• studying optical cavities in cryostats for cavity QED
• discussing polaritonics at telecommunication wavelengths

Scan-probe imaging optical quasiparticles in 2D materials

Speaker: William Wilson (Harvard University, USA)

• investigate twisted bilayer graphene and Moiré patterns
• use nearfield optical microscopy to explore polaritons
• develop large-scale devices with CVD-grown heterostructures

Landau phonon polaritons in Dirac heterostructures

Speaker: Mengkun Liu (Stony Brook University, USA)

• demonstrate creation and control of Landau-phonon polaritons
• explore magneto-nanoscopy for polariton research in graphene
• investigate topological phenomena in quantum materials

IR and THz nanoscopy of ultra-confined phonon and plasmon polaritons

Speaker: Rainer Hillenbrand (nanoGUNE, Spain)

• study phonon and plasmon polaritons in nanostructures
• use s-SNOM and nano-FTIR to analyze light-matter interactions
• investigate THz plasmon polaritons in silver telluride platelets

Structurally engineered a-MoO3 materials for anisotropic phonon polaritonics

Speaker: Qingdong Ou (Macau University of Science and Technology, China)

• manipulate in-plane hyperbolic phonon polaritons in 2D materials
• observe topological transitions and magic angles in phonon polaritons
• explore directional excitation and focusing in polaritonic crystals

Engineer polaritons in van der Waals materials

Speaker: Siyuan Dai (Auburn University, USA)

• detail advances in polaritons using van der Waals engineering
• explore wavefront control in anisotropic biaxial crystals
• demonstrate isotope heterostructures for polariton dispersion

Scanning SQUID-on-tip microscopy of 2D and chiral magnetism

Speaker: Martino Poggio (University of Basel, Switzerland)

• developing high-resolution magnetic scanning probes
• using scanning SQUID microscope for imaging nanoscale magnetism in 2D and chiral magnets
• featuring the imaging of nanometer-scale magnetization and currents as a key for unraveling the microscopic mechanisms governing a plethora of novel condensed matter phenomena

Nanoscale magnetic imaging of fractional Chern insulators in twisted bilayer MoTe2

Speaker: Canxun Zhang (University of California at Santa Barbara, USA)

• Chern insulators, fractional Chern insulators
• imaging local magnetization by scanning SQUID microscopy
• topological ferromagnetism, robust signatures of orbital magnetization originating from chiral edge states

Correlated kinetic magnetism of electrons in semiconductor moiré materials

Speaker: Tomasz Smolenski (ETH Zurich, Switzerland)

• low-temperature spectroscopic study of magnetism of electrons in the vicinity of a Mott insulating state in angle-aligned, AA-stacked MoSe2/WS2 heterobilayer
• exploring ferromagnetic correlations due to Nagaoka mechanism
• observation of a Mott-Wigner state at 4/3 filling factor of the moiré lattice, accompanied by a drop in Curie-Weiss temperature

Novel 2D magnets and dielectrics

Speaker: Zdenek Sofer (University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Czechia)

• discuss advancements in 2D magnetic materials like CrSBr
• explore CrSBr functionalization impacts on properties
• review high-k 2D dielectrics and hBN crystal growth methods

Multiferroics: Enabling the next-generation of energy-efficient computing

Speaker: Ramamoorthy Ramesh (Rice University, USA)

• understanding multiferroics and their ferroelectric and magnetic orders
• discussing energy-efficient computation with multiferroics
• investigating low-energy electric manipulation of magnetism

Oxide materials for spintronics

Speaker: Jian Shen (Fudan University, China)

• controlling magnetic domains in oxides using electric fields
• understanding domains formation beyond conventional theories
• discussing future perspectives in oxides-based spintronics

Functional topological defects: materials at the edge of order

Speaker: Jan Seidel (University of New South Wales, Australia)

• studying ferroics by scanning probe microscopy and crackling noise microscopy
• featuring domain walls as functional 2D materials
• investigating mechanical properties and topological defects in nanoscale features

Quantum microscopy of antiferromagnetic and ferroelectric materials

Speaker: Christian Degen (ETH Zurich, Switzerland)

• presenting the properties of NV centers in diamond for quantum sensing
• imaging electric fields in ferroelectrics and multiferroics with NV microscope
• using NV microscope for magnetic imaging of domains and domain walls in antiferromagnets

An electronic de Laval nozzle

Speaker: Abhay Pasupathy (Brookhaven National Laboratory, USA)

• utilizing atomic force microscopy to link nanoscale local properties of 2D materials to the global device properties
• investigating compressible flow of electrons using a de Laval nozzle
• observing electronic transport discontinuities consistent with supersonic flow

Exciton, charge and spin lattices in moiré heterostructures

Speaker: Alexander Högele (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany)

• impact of moiré lattices on excitons, charges, and spins in heterostructures
• correlated charge and spin ordering in twisted vdW heterostructures
• control over neutral and charged moiré exciton-polaritons using strong light-matter coupling in open cavities

Revealing intrinsic domains and fluctuations of moiré magnetism by a quantum microscope

Speaker: Chunhui Du (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA)

• utilizing NV centers for imaging magnetic domains in moiré magnets
• investigating spin fluctuations and magnetic phase transitions in twisted double trilayer (tDT) CrI3
• revealing two distinct magnetic phase transitions with separate critical temperatures within a moiré supercell of tDT CrI3

Exciton-polaron spectroscopy of multi-orbital moiré heterostructures

Speaker: Brian Gerardot (Heriot-Watt University, UK)

• explaining exciton-polaron interactions in different valley states
• analyzing the effect of magnetic fields on valley-specific carrier interactions
• exploring band structures in homo-TMD devices and moiré heterostructures

Interband transitions in few-layer graphene and their coupling to phonon polaritons

Speaker: Thomas Taubner (RWTH Aachen University, Germany)

• explain how stacking influences few-layer graphene's electronic and optical properties
• showcase s-SNOM's role in mapping FLG's interband transitions and defects
• discuss FLG domain characterization during device fabrication

Exciting moiré materials for quantum matter

Speaker: Ajit Srivastava (Emory University, USA & University of Geneva, Switzerland)

• introducing the concept of many-body exciton states in semiconducting TMDs
• observing many-body-interaction-induced transition between quadrupolar and dipolar excitons in a trilayer vdW heterostructure
• presenting a platform for studying quantum matter in driven-dissipative systems

The B-centre in hBN: A promising source of near-coherent single photons with discrete polarization axes

Speaker: Jake Horder (University of Technology Sydney, Australia)

• pitching hBN as a single photon source for quantum technology
• use SHB spectroscopy to achieve near-lifetime-limited linewidths in hBN
• analyzing discrete polarization axes in hBN B-centers

Layered materials for (quantum) photonics

Speaker: Andrea Ferrari (University of Cambridge, UK)

• multi-layer graphene shows non-linear optical properties due to internal cavity effects
• raman spectroscopy reveals graphene's structural and layer interactions
• layered materials act as natural optical cavities, enhancing optical applications

Nanooptics in flatlands

Speaker: Pablo Alonso-Gonzalez (University of Oviedo, Spain)

• discuss unique properties of polaritons in anisotropic crystals
• demonstrate hyperbolic phonon polaritons in a-MoO3
• show experimental results on unusual refraction, reflection, and propagation of twisted trilayers

Ultrafast nano-imaging: Probing quantum dynamics in space and time

Speaker: Markus Raschke (University of Colorado Boulder, USA)

• describe multiscale coherent spatio-temporal optical nano-imaging
• illustrate imaging of coherent electron dynamics in monolayer WSe2
• discuss interlayer energy transfer dynamics in WSe2/graphene heterostructures

Quantum phases in flat-band van-der-Waals systems via quantum transport

Speaker: Thomas Weitz (Georg August University of Göttingen, Germany)

• explain electron interaction in van der Waals materials
• describe tunability of electronic properties in Bernal bilayer graphene
• explore anomalous quantum Hall and Wigner crystal phases in Bernal bilayer graphene

Enhanced interactions of interlayer excitons in free-standing hetero-bilayers

Speaker: Yuerui Lu (Australian National University, Australia)

• study of freestanding heterobilayers and silicon dioxide substrates
• use lithography to fabricate micro holes and transfer heterobilayer structures
• reduce dielectric screening to enhance exciton formation efficiency

Low-frequency noise in the heterostructures of near-MATBG and TMD layers

Speaker: Arindam Ghosh (Indian Institute of Science, India)

• motivating the use of noise as a sensitive probe for correlated phenomena in 2D materials
• using 1/f noise to probe electronic properties of twisted bilayers
• analyzing charge kinetics and screening in twisted graphene and TMD layers

In-operando spectroscopy and microscopy on twisted 2D materials: from graphene to magnets

Speaker: Yong Chen (Purdue University, USA & University of Aarhus, Denmark)

• describing multimodal in-operando measurements in 2D nano-devices
• exemplifying the integration of various spectroscopic and microscopic techniques
• providing examples of multimodal assessments in graphene and 2D heterostructures

Interacting exciton polarons in 2D semiconductors

Speaker: Atac Imamoglu (ETH Zurich, Switzerland)

• explaining nonlinear pump-probe measurements in semiconductor moiré materials
• generating and detecting excitations in moiré minibands
• discussing the observation of bound biexciton states in moiré exciton modes

Extended spatial coherence of mobile interlayer excitons in MoSe2/WSe2 heterobilayers

Speaker: Alexander Holleitner (TU Munich, Germany)

• measuring interlayer exciton coherence with Michelson-Morley interferometry
• observing spatial coherence length of the interlayer excitons reaching the values of lateral expansion of the exciton ensembles
• discussing exciton condensation at low temperatures

Tunable phonon polaritons in oxide interfaces and nanomembranes

Speaker: Alexey Kuzmenko (University of Geneva, Switzerland)

• understand how surface phonon-polaritons enhance electromagnetic energy confinement
• explore SPhP modes in perovskite oxide heterostructures
• analyze effects of 2D electron gas on SPhP frequency and tunability

Control of polaritons in low-dimensional nanomaterials

Speaker: Hai Hu (Chinese Academy of Science, China)

• explore excitation techniques for high confinement polaritons
• design strategies to reduce polariton transmission losses
• control polariton transmission modes and directions

Merging 2D materials and atomically smooth gold crystals: challenges and opportunities

Speaker: Vladimir Zenin (University of Southern Denmark, Denmark)

• study 2D materials combined with gold flakes for reduced losses
• validate nonlocal response using near-field measurement
• nonlocal corrections increase losses and affect confinement

Unveiling 2D materials' secrets: nanospectroscopy and nano-imaging reveal key properties

Speaker: Stephanie Gilbert Corder (Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, USA)

• nanoimaging of 5-nanometer hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) layer
• use SINS to investigate transverse optical phonon frequency
• detect localized carrier heterogeneities in topological insulators

Thermodynamic measurements of correlated states in MATBG

Speaker: Dmitri Efetov (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany)

• engineering and tuning topological flatbands in 2D materials
• characterizing MATBG via thermoelectric measurements
• generating photovoltage in superconducting MATBG

Incommensurate spin crystal phases in ultra-thin ferromagnetic & ferroelectric oxide layers

Speaker: Marin Alexe (University of Warwick, UK)

• exploring the formation of topological spin structures in ferroics
• analizing the role of interface DMI in inducing chiral magnetic domains
• discussing the signatures of topological Hall effect in ferromagnets

2D Quantum material Josephson junctions

Speaker: Mazhar Ali (TU Delft, Netherlands)

• describing the structure and function of Josephson junctions
• exploring the integration of 2D quantum materials in Josephson junctions
• discussing non-reciprocal superconductivity and its technological applications

Symmetry, topology and interactions in twisted graphene

Speaker: Amir Yacoby (Harvard University, USA)

• Chern insulators, incompressible states in twisted trilayer graphene
• strong interactions and symmetry breaking in supermoiré lattice
• robust supermoiré-scale symmetry breaking down to zero field

van der Waals layers for spintronics

Speaker: Stuart Parkin (Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, Germany)

• explaining the principle of magnetic racetrack memory using chiral spin textures
• discussing 2D ferromagnetism in vdW monolayers
• featuring magnetic tunnel junctions and Josephson diodes made from vdW materials

Beyond moiré in twisted 2D magnets: an orthogonal twist

Speaker: Samuel Mañas-Valero (TU Delft, Netherlands & University of Valencia, Spain)

• fabricating orthogonally-twisted bilayer from CrSBr ferromagnetic monolayers
• magneto-transport measurements revealing a multistep magnetization switching, with the accompanying magnetic hysteresis
• showcasing spin anisotropy as a key aspect in twisted magnetic superlattices

Quantum sensing of 2D magnets using single-spin microscopy

Speaker: Patrick Maletinsky (University of Basel, Switzerland)

• describing the principles and applications of nanoscale quantum sensing
• discussing experimental strategies in using NV microscopy for vdW materials
• featuring magnetic phases in CrSBr

Quantum sensing with spin defects in hexagonal boron nitride

Speaker: Vincent Jacques (University of Montpellier & CNRS, France)

• applications of quantum sensors in science and technology
• characteristics and potential of boron vacancy centers in hBN
• 2D quantum sensing foils for studying 2D materials

Optics with 2D quantum materials

Speaker: Bernhard Urbaszek (TU Darmstadt, Germany)

• optical properties of MoSe2 and WSe2 in lateral heterostructures
• control and dynamics of exciton flow in heterobilayers
• unique optical features of Janus monolayers

Manipulating interactions in 2D-heterostructures using high-Q nanobeam cavities

Speaker: Jonathan Finley (TU Munich, Germany)

• discussing novel light-matter interactions in Si3N4 nanobeam optical cavities
• exploring multimodal couplings in 2D heterostructures with high-Q cavities
• examining specific excitonic photo-physics phenomena in various 2D materials

Quantum beats of interlayer excitons in TMDC heterobilayers

Speaker: Ibrahim Sarpkaya (Bilkent University, Turkey)

• discussing the role of interlayer excitons in TMD heterobilayers for advancement of valleytronics and optoelectronics devices
• demonstrating coherent coupling between the interlayer exciton spin states in WSe2-MoSe2 bilayer
• utilizing quantum beat spectroscopy

Sulfur vacancy related optical transitions in graded alloys of MoxW1-xS2 monolayers

Speaker: Yohannes Abate (University of Georgia, USA)

• explore bandgap modulation techniques in TMDCs monolayers
• analyze the distribution and impact of sulfur vacancies across graded TMDCs
• examine the electronic states and temperature dependent PL spectroscopy of monolayer TMDCs

Cryogenic near-field spectroscopy for nanoscale study of topological insulators and 2D materials

Speaker: Jessica Boland (University of Manchester, UK)

• outline near-field microscopy from visible to terahertz frequencies
• show applications in surface and sub-surface characterizations
• detail spectral analysis of 2D topological insulator nanostructures

Introduction to s-SNOM: Basics, tools, mechanisms and 2D materials applications

Speaker: Rainer Hillenbrand (nanoGune, Spain)

• examples include graphene, hBN, and TMDs
• launches and images polaritons using AFM-based SNOM
• reveals polariton wavelength and propagation characteristics

Fractional Chern and fractional topological insulators

Speaker: Kin Fai Mak (Cornell University, USA)

• Chern insulators, fractional Chern insulators in moiré semiconductors
• electron fractionalization in zero magnetic field, quantum anomalous Hall effect
• topological insulators in moiré semiconductors

Advances in Ultrafast Nanoscopy

Speaker: Jianing Chen (Institute of Physics Beijing)

• introduction to ultrafast nanoscopy technology
• selected studies using ultrafast nanoscopy
• configuration and advantages of IR-neaSCOPE+fs

neaSDK: Your Microscope's Autopilot

• user case and application of neaSDK
• automated neaSCOPE measurements using neaSDK
• extend neaSCOPE's operation and evaluation capabilities

Near-Field Probing Phenomena – Part I

Speaker: Rainer Hillenbrand (CIC nanoGUNE)

• impact of AFM-tip geometry in s-SNOM measurements
• interpreting near-field signals and artifacts
• influence of AFM mechanics and tip-sample interactions

Introduction to s-SNOM

Speaker: Fritz Keilmann (LMU Munich)

• understanding super-resolution techniques
• applications and innovations in microscopy
• future directions and practical implementations

Introduction to Atomic Force Microscopy

Speaker: Lukas Eng (TU Dresden)

• understanding the principles and challenges of AFM
• mastering AFM operation modes and techniques
• optimizing AFM environments and forces

s-SNOM and nano-FTIR Introduction and Overview

Speaker: Rainer Hillenbrand (CIC nanoGUNE)

• understanding the fundamentals and mechanics of s-SNOM
• advanced detection techniques in s-SNOM and nano-FTIR
• theoretical modeling and practical applications

Pseudo-heterodyne (PsHet) Interferometric Detection in s-SNOM

Speaker: Martin Schnell (CIC nanoGUNE)

• understanding the fundamentals and mechanics of s-SNOM
• advanced detection techniques in s-SNOM and nano-FTIR
• theoretical modeling and practical applications

Photocurrent Nanoscopy

Speaker: Frank Koppens (ICFO, Castelldefels)

• photocurrent nanoscopy's role in material science research
• application and insights in 2D materials, especially graphene
• techniques and challenges in photocurrent nanoscopy research

nano-FTIR Spectroscopy - part I

Speaker: Raul Freitas (LNLS Synchrotron)

• synchrotron light sources and beam dynamics
• application and principles of nano-FTIR
• practical challenges and solutions in nano-FTIR

AFM and s-SNOM Data Processing using Gwyddion

• correct data interpretation and adjustment
• normalization and referencing in afm analysis
• software proficiency for complex data analysis

nano-FTIR Spectroscopy part-II

Speaker: Raul Freitas (LNLS Synchrotron)

• understanding metallic tips in optical enhancement
• insights into interferometry and nearfield reflections
• practical applications and data analysis

Modeling of Near-field Optical Contrast and Spectra

• understanding the theory and models behind s-SNOM
• importance of reference and normalization in s-SNOM data
• practical approaches and challenges in s-SNOM data analysis

Material Contrasts in s-SNOM and nano-FTIR

• characterization of organic samples with s-SNOM
• resonance phenomena in strong oscillators and phonons
• charge carrier dynamics in inorganic materials

Near-Field Probing Phenomena – Part II

• understanding indirect illumination in s-SNOM
• utilizing the harmonic ratio for more accurate data
• impact of far-field effects and practical tips:

Near-Field Probing Phenomena – Part III

Speaker: Iris Niehues (CIC nanoGUNE)

• understanding negative phase contrast
• factors influencing negative phase contrast
• correcting negative Phase contrast

Advanced AFM Modes

Speaker: Lukas Eng (IAP, TU Dresden)

• various scanning force microscopy modes and their applications
• electrostatic compensation in scanning force microscopy
• advanced applications and time-resolved measurements

Plasmon and Phonon Polariton Mapping in 2D Materials

Speaker: Pablo Alonso-Gonzalez (University of Oviedio)

• exploration of polariton physics in 2D materials
• properties and visualization techniques of graphene plasmons
• anisotropic behavior and novel optical phenomena in MoO₃

Near-field Imaging of Plasmonic and Dielectric Antennas and Waveguides

Speaker: Vladimir Zenin (SDU Nano Optics)

• transmission mode advantages in s-SNOM
• waveguide analysis and nanoantennas in s-SNOM
• practical tips and data analysis techniques

Photoinduced Forces and Photothermal Expansion

Speaker: Antonio Ambrosio (IIT Milano)

• understanding local and non-local forces in AFM
• differentiating photothermal and photo-induced forces
• practical applications and experimental considerations

s-SNOM Image Processing and Presentation

• interactive hands-on event with direct feedback on your needs
• improve the quality of your s-SNOM data by image post-processing
• quantify your results by careful image analysis

Introducing neaSCOPE

• maximum correlative nanoscopy options for all-around sample surface characterization
• enhanced usability for simplified operation in shared user facilities and R&D labs
• software developer kit for maximum flexibility and expert users

Raman Imaging & Spectroscopy at its Limits: Cryogenic Temperatures, Short Wavenumbers, High Magnetic Fields, and Polarization Control

• be introduced to cryogenic Raman microscopy
• see exciting demonstration measurements, including temperature series, magnetic field dependence, short wavenumbers, and more
• learn about the opportunities and challenges of cryogenic magneto-optics

Introducing Ultrafast Nanoscopy

Speaker: Max Eisele (toptica)

• introduction to ultrafast nanoscopy technology
• selected studies using ultrafast nanoscopy
• configuration and advantages of IR-neaSCOPE+fs

Nanoscale studies of atmospheric corrosion

Speaker: Magnus Johnson (KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

• local atmospheric copper corrosion using multiple nanoscale techniques
• nano FTIR and s-SNOM imaging identifies corrosion products and coating effectiveness
• investigation of ultrathin organic films for safeguarding copper surfaces against corrosion

Probing Metal-Organic Frameworks via Infrared Nanospectroscopy and Tip-Force Microscopy

Speaker: Jin-Chong Tan (University of Oxford)

• TFM shows evolving defects and their mechanical impact on crystallization
• multimodal techniques reveal MOF structures and performance
• nanoFTIR unveils vibrational traits of guest-encapsulated MOFs

Far-Infrared Near-Field Optical Imaging and Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy of Laser-Crystallized and -Amorphized Phase Change Material Ge3Sb2Te6

Speaker: Julian Barnett (RWTH Aachen)

• GST326 shifts between amorphous and crystalline states for nanophotonic devices
• focused laser modifies dielectric function; vital for re-programmable metasurfaces
• advantages of combined THz s-SNOM and KPFM: distinguishes states, examines local conductivity, ensuring reliable, reversible switching understanding

High-fidelity nano-FTIR spectroscopy by on-pixel normalization of signal harmonics

Speaker: Lars Mester (CIC nanoGUNE BRTA)

• enhanced nanocharacterization: s-SNOM, nano-FTIR reveal organic and inorganic composites
• background suppression key: indirect tip illumination yields signals not at tip, demanding recognition
• artifact recognition: simple normalization eliminates artifacts, enhances analytical precision

Observation and manipulation of antiferromagnetic distributions in magneto-electric multiferroics

Speaker: Jean-Yves Chauleau (SPEC CEA Saclay)

• spin currents, Terahertz dynamics enhance antiferromagnet (AF) control
• net polarization coupling enables voltage-based control
• multiferroic BiFeO3 with FE/AF textures studied via SHG imaging and s-SNOM

Exploring Nanoscale Imaging of Polariton Dynamics in 2D Materials

Speaker: William L. Wilson (Harvard University)

• nanoscale photonics of quasi-particle dynamics and material topology
• measuring dispersive propagation of 2D Van der Waals polariton systems
• investigation of buried 2D structure Moiré imaging, expanding exploration capabilities

Visualization of anomalous reflection and refraction of polaritons at the nanoscale

Speaker: Pablo Alonso-González (University of Oviedo)

• in-plane hyperbolic phonon polaritons (PhPs) with ultra-low losses
• anomalous refraction and reflection, and canalization with minimal losses in hyperbolic PhP
• unparalleled energy flow control of a-MoO3's

Nano-aquarium - a new s-SNOM platform to observe live biological cells in action

Speaker: Fritz Keilmann (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)

• nano-FTIR investigation of biological cells living inside a nano-aquarium
• analysis of dynamic processes in liquid environments
• study of diverse biological processes in real-time using s-SNOM setup

Infrared nano-imaging of configured phonon polaritons

Speaker: Siyuan Dai (Auburn University)

• manipulating light at small scales through polaritons in van der Waals materials
• recent advances in achieving atomic localization, dynamic tunability, low-loss, and topological states
• heterostructuring, graphene integration, and topology changes in phonon polaritons

Multimodal scattering near-field optical microscopy revealing plant cell walls physical and chemical properties

Speaker: Aude Lereu (Institute Fresnel - CNRS)

• expanding into construction, biofuel, intelligent components, and new materials
• managing biodegradability, stability, and profitability with chemical and physical treatments
• treatments alter plant cell composition, reshaping physical traits

Nanoimaging of Orientational Defects in Semiconducting Organic Films

Speaker: Nada Mrkyvkova (Institute of Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences)

• defect analysis using s-SNOM for enhancing performance of organic semiconductors
• light-induced vibrational mode responses for molecular orientation defects
• reliable s-SNOM amplitude-based description for diverse topographies, nanoscale included

Near-field spectroscopy of transition metal dichalcogenides

Speaker: Antonio Ambrosio (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia)

• graphene, hexagonal boron nitride studied for plasmonic and phononic responses
• high-quality nanoresonators created in various 2D materials polaritonic bands
• spin-to-orbital angular momentum coupling in resonators

Cryogenic photocurrent nanoscopy of twisted 2D materials.

Speaker: Frank Koppens (ICFO, Barcelona)

• stacked layers with slight twist angle create moiré patterns, impacting properties
• study near magic angle uncovers correlated states, unconventional superconductivity origins
• cryogenic s-SNOM reveals spatial variations in optical properties and excitations, highlighting symmetry breaking mechanisms

Novel quantum phases in few-layer graphene without Moiré

Speaker: Thomas Weitz (Uni Göttingen)

• explore charge transport in bilayer and trilayer graphene with strong electron interactions
• reveal fragile phases, reliant on careful near-field imaging-guided setup
• investigate exotic states in few-layer graphene for exchange-driven effects

Nanoscopic study of biomimetic polydopamine anchored layers

Speaker: Marcela Dendisova (University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague)

• synthetic melanin forms adaptable chains on surfaces, aiding compound anchoring
• mechanism remains unclear; study examines Si/SiOx, N-TiO2, and Au surfaces
• nano-FTIR reveal island growth, changes in catechol and quinone bands

Detailed investigation of nanocellulosic materials with neaSNOM instrument

Speaker: Nikolay Kotov (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm)

• nanocellulose crystals and fibrils offer lightweight, strong, biocompatible materials
• neaSCOPE combines AFM and FTIR for in-depth physicochemical analysis at =20 nm resolution
• nano-FTIR nvestigates CNCs, CNFs, highlighting morphological features through kinks, twists, and more

THz photocurrent nanoscopy

Speaker: Eva Pogna (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Pisa)

• THz QCLs maps photocurrent distribution in 1D, 2D materials
• photodetection in InAs nanowires transistors
• Investigation of layered 2D Materials using nano-THz

Infrared nanoscopy and nano-tomography of bioactive polymer brushes

Speaker: Ognen Pop-Georgievski (Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences)

• bioactive polymer brushes allows for surface-immobilized chains with peptides for biomedicine
• nano-FTIR examine topological uniformity, peptide distribution
• s-SNOM maps TYRAY peptides on brushes, relates to living cell behavior

Nanostructure and Surface Dynamics of Binary Mixed Polymer Brushes as Revealed by Advanced Scanning Probe Microscopies

Speaker: Szczepan Zapotoczny (Jagiellonian University Faculty of Chemistry)

• conjugated polymers blend with polyelectrolytes for devices
• ordered chains enhance photovoltaic, thermoelectric, sensing systems
• nano-IR, nano-FTIR, AFM map phase separation, conformational changes in blended polymer brushes, offering depth information

Cross-sectional chemical nanoimaging of composite polymer nanoparticles by infrared nanospectroscopy

Speaker: Monika Goikoetxea (Nanogune, San Sebastian)

• IR s-SNOM, nano-FTIR for multicomponent waterborne particles
• high chemical sensitivity, resolution, hyperspectral imaging, chemometric analysis
• acrylic, fluoroacrylate monomer particles' complex morphology, composition studied, surpassing electron microscopy

Isotope-edition of nanoscale infrared images to distinguish chemically similar molecules - benefits for Alzheimer's disease research

Speaker: Andreas Barth (Stockholm University)

• study protein structures using nano-FTIR spectra
• focus on peptide bonds reflecting protein conformation
• analyze single pyruvate kinase proteins on varied substrates

VIS-IR Nanospectroscopy of Novel Organic Solar Cell Materials

Speaker: Achim Hartschuh (LMU Munich, Department of Chemistry and CeNS)

• analyze bulk heterojunction organic solar cells with non-fullerene acceptors
• utilize nanoFTIR spectroscopy and s-SNOM imaging to investigate polymer/NFA blends
• identify variations in molecular stacking and spatial distribution of components

Structural transitions underpins the evolution of protein nanofibrils mechanics

Speaker: Ulyana Shimanovich (Weizmann Institute of Science)

• investigate natural protein properties at atomic to macromolecular levels
• understand fiber-forming protein constructs for mechanical and functional properties
• bridge understanding of soluble proteins to insoluble amyloids, enabling new materials

The influence of cell wall composition on mechanics of natural poplar variants at nanoscale

Speaker: Rastislav Lagana (Technical University Zvolen)

• applied s-SNOM to analyze poplar wood's chemical and mechanical properties
• investigated cell wall constituents in different poplar variants
• correlated AFM mechanical phase with cellulose nano-FTIR peak height

Terahertz scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy on the atomic scale

Speaker: Tyler Cocker (Michigan State University)

• lightwave-driven STM with high spatio-temporal resolution
• strong-field control THz-STM used for picosecond molecule motion
• connection to near-field microscopy for advance nanoscale dynamics

Synchrotron IR nanospectroscopy at Sirius: current developments and perspectives

Speaker: Raul Freitas (Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory)

• synchrotron IR nanospectroscopy drives progress in diverse fields
• community collaboration and synergy with various disciplines; open-user labs
• updates on Sirius, IMBUIA beamline expansion, democratizing advanced techniques

Imaging terahertz modes using scattering SNOM

Speaker: Jean-Francois Lampin (IEMN-CNRS Lille)

• exploring photonic modes by THz photonic components using near-field microscopy
• probing concentrated electric fields for sensitive sensing and light-matter studies
• advanced setup for THz nanoscopy of graphene, resonators, and antennas

Applying dielectric disorder to image interlayer excitons in van der Waals heterostructures

Speaker: Patryk Kusch (Freie Universität Berlin)

• dielectric function reveals properties of CNTs, graphene, TMDCs
• s-SNOM extracts dielectric values, maps variations in materials like WS2 and heterostructures
• surface roughness and charge transfer impact dielectric function; correlated with PL spectroscopy

Imaging of Ferro- and Antiferromagnetic Domains using s-SNOM

Speaker: Bernd Kästner (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt)

• on-chip method images IR excitations, detects magneto-caloritronic effects for magnetic domain imaging
• avoids sample magnetization impact, unlike traditional magnetic force microscopy
• enables thermal, electric field measurements, shown through illustrative examples

near-field spectroscopy of emerging new 2D material platform allowing broadband optical tunability from the visible to long infrared

Speaker: Daniel Beitner (Tel Aviv University)

• study porphyrin nanorods in Au nanoparticle arrays
• measure spectral changes, coupling, using algorithm-based sorting
• 0bserved thickness-dependent shift, correlated with J-aggregate ratio

Terahertz near-field nanoscopy of 1D and 2D nano materials

Speaker: Miriam Vitiello (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Pisa)

• explored quantum states at nanoscale using THz near-field microscopy
• investigated layered topological insulators via hyperspectral spectroscopy
• developed self-mixing intermode-beatnote spectroscopy for THz nanoscopy

Position and altitude control of formation flying small satellites for synthetic aperture telescope

Speaker: Ryo Suzumoto (University of Tokyo)

• advantages of synthetic aperture telescopes for earth observation
• sub-µm accurate position control of small satellites
• testing and simulation of interferometric satellite control

Dimensional stability evaluation of telescope structure

Speaker: Kazuya Kitamoto (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

• dimensional stability as key criteria for high resolution space telescopes
• telescope structure integrated deformation detection
• performance validation of fiber-based interferometer

IR nanoscopy with ultrabroad tunable source

Speaker: Magnus Johnson (KTH Stockholm)

• widest tuning range 550-7000 cm-1 with QCL-comparable tuning speed
• narrow linewidth < 4 cm-1 for rapid nanoscale chemical mapping
• compatibility with s-SNOM and AFM-IR/PTE measurement modes

Exciton sensing of condensed matter phenomena

Speaker: Kin Fai Mak (Cornell University, Ithaca, USA)

• semiconductor moiré materials
• rydberg sensing of electron crystals
• optical detection and imaging of quantum anomalous Hall state

Exploring quantum light from hexagonal boron nitride

Speaker: Dr. Koperski (National University of Singapore, Singapore)

• controlled Defect Engineering
• carbon doped hBN as a novel material system
• single photon emission

Engineering quantum states in 2D materials

Speaker: Prof. Bernhard Urbaszek (INSA Toulouse, France)

• TMD monolayers
• tunable exciton transition in MoS2 bilayers
• interlayer excitons in MoS2 bilayers

Sensing Moiré magnetism via single-spin quantum magnetometry

Speaker: Prof. Xiaodong Xu (University of Washington, USA)

• Moiré superlattices formed by 2D magnets
• interlayer Magnetism in Crl3 layers
• six-fold symmetry in autocorrelation function

A quantum dot in an open microcavity

Speaker: Prof. Richard Warburton (University of Basel, Switzerland)

• boosting light matter interaction in micro cavities
• exciton-photon strong and weak coupling
• analysis of high-efficient single photon source

Open-cavity in closed-cycle cryostat as a quantum optics platform

Speaker: Dr. Samarth Vadia (Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany)

• optical fiber as open cavity
• tunable cavity in closed cycle cryostat
• stability challenges of a micro cavity

A turn-key micro-cavity quantum optics system

Speaker: Dr. Hümmer (Qlibri, Munich, Germany)

• fiber micro mirrors properties
• setup of micro cavity system
• stabilization of micro cavities

Optical quantum computing

Speaker: Prof. Chao-Yang Lu (University of Science and Technology of China, China)

• Gaussian Boson sampling
• squeezed state sources instead of Single photon sources
• single photon sources for quantum communication

Building up modular optical quantum computing platforms

Speaker: Dr. Niccolo Somaschi (Quandela, Paris, France)

• photonic quantum computing platforms
• quantum Dots in Micropillar cavity
• standalone optical qubit emitter

Towards QD-based quantum networks

Speaker: Dr. Claire Le Gall (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)

• spin photon interfaces
• nuclear spin ensembles as quantum memory
• spin control of Quantum dot spins

Exploring high-pressure superconductivity using diamond point defects

Speaker: Prof. Jean-François Roch (ENS, Paris-Saclay, France)

• novel materials at pressures above 100 GPa
• diamond anvil cells
• NV color centers as magnetic quantum sensors

Unconventional spin diffusion in dipolar spin ensembles

Speaker: Prof. Norman Yao (University of California, Berkeley, USA)

• coupled spin qubits in diamond as experimental platform
• inhomogeneous spin polarization profiles by polarization transfer
• identification of hydrodynamic time regimes

Magneto and quantum optics: from science to quantum technology

Panel Discussion

• Prof. Mete Atatüre (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)
• Prof. Sven Höfling (University of Würzburg, Germany)
• Prof. Atac Imamoglu (ETH Zürich, Switzerland)
• Prof. Pascale Senellart (CNRS, Paris, France)

Hosts: Prof. Khaled Karraï (attocube systems AG, Germany), Prof. Alexander Högele (Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany)

Next Level of Precision: Customized Motion & Sensing Solutions

• customized positioning solutions for microscopy applications
• customized sensoric solutions for applications in extreme environments
• combined Motion & Sensing solutions for ultimate precision and accuracy

nano-FTIR Enables Scientific Breakthrough Worldwide

• benefits of nano-FTIR compared to FTIR
• examples from research area that profit from nano-FTIR technology
• correlation nano-FTIR with mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties

Probing materials properties with a nano scale quantum sensor

Speaker: Prof. Jörg Wrachtrup (University of Stuttgart & MPI Solid State Research, Germany)

• overview of & introduction to spin quantum sensing
• LT NV magnetometry on 2D materials: magnetic domain evolution in a CrBr3 bilayer
• nanoMRI on oscillating magnetic fields from nuclei

The future of magnetic imaging: What are key challenges in applications, and which techniques are going to solve these best?

Panel Discussion

• Dr. Thierry Debuisschert (Thales Research & Technology, France)
• Prof. Hans Josef Hug (Empa, Switzerland)
• Prof. Kathryn Ann Moler (Stanford University, USA)
• Prof. Stuart Parkin (Max Planck Institute for Microstructure Physics, Germany)
• Prof. Jörg Wrachtrup (University of Stuttgart, Germany)

Host: Prof. Khaled Karraï (attocube systems AG, Germany)

Chiral non-collinear spin textures imaged by MFM and Lorentz TEM

Speaker: Prof. Stuart Parkin (Max Planck Institute for Microstructure Physics, Germany)

• anti-skyrmions and elliptical block skyrmions
• important technological applications – racetrack memory
• topological chiral antiferromagnets

Real-space observation of ferroelectrically induced magnetic spin crystal in SrRuO3

Speaker: Samuel Seddon (University of Warwick)

• emergence of a non-topological cycloidal magnetic spin crystal
• stabilization of crystal by interface DMI caused by ferromagnetic-ferroelectric interface
• first real space imaging of this phase

Variable temperature MFM measurements of magnetic oxide materials

Speaker: Prof. Jan Seidel (University of New South Wales, Australia)

• variable magnetic field & temperature MFM on complex oxides
• magnetic transitions triggered by strain & oxygen content in (anti)ferromagnetic thin films
• non-collinear magnetic phase transition in ferrimagnetic thin films

Physical origin of complex magnetic domain structures in manganites

Speaker: Prof. Jian Shen (Fudan University, China)

• competition between multiple interactions in complex domains in oxides
• how doping-induced disorder plays a key role for physical properties
• high tunability for device applications such as tunable organic spin valves

Exploring antiferromagnetic order with a single spin microscope

Speaker: Prof. Vincent Jacques (University of Montpellier, France)

• imaging domain walls in thin ferromagnets
• imaging antiferromagnetic order
• magnetic noise sensing
• imaging spin textures in antiferromagnets via spin relaxometry

Single-spin nanoscale imaging of atomically thin magnets

Speaker: Prof. Patrick Maletinsky (University of Basel, Switzerland)

• evolution and engineering of scanning quantum sensors
• NV magnetometry of 2D van der Waals magnets
• domain-wall mechanics in antiferromagnetic Cr2O3

Probing quantum criticality using optical NV magnetometry

Speaker: Prof. Ruslan Prozorov (Iowa State University & Ames Laboratory, USA)

• single-NV vs. NV-ensemble measurements
• development of single-NV scanning sensors
• minimally invasive sensing of weak vector fields in superconductors

Determining the vibrations between sensor and sample in SQUID microscopy

Speaker: Dr. John Kirtley (Kirtleyscientific.com, Stanford, USA)

• Stanford scanning SQUID microscope user facility
• acquisition of time-resolved noise from single vortex as point-like source
• Taylor series based model describing spatially averaged flux noise vs frequency

Imaging topological currents and twist-angle disorder in magic-angle graphene

Speaker: Prof. Eli Zeldov (Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel)

• imaging equilibrium currents in quantum Hall edge states in graphene
• imaging equilibrium currents in magic angle graphene
• determination of the local twist angle and twist-angle disorder

Live DEMO: s-SNOM Imaging & Spectroscopy

• top performance on all types of materials (organic and inorganic)
• fastest measurements without compromise on quality
• high-quality results independent from user experience

Standardized Calibration of CNC Machines and CMMs

• Definintion of standardized & automated measurements
• Analysis of data & creation of calibration certificates
• Implementing correction tables to increase machine accuracy

Live DEMO: AFM-IR Imaging & Spectroscopy

• artefact-free absorption measurements without mechanical influence
• maximum performance without sample damage
• high-quality results independent from user experience

Nano-Precise Positioning with Multi-Axis Stages

• precise sample alignment and beam paths steering with nanopositioner stacks
• runout error minimization of sample and optics rotation at ambient & vacuum conditions
• Setting up a multi-axis nanopositioner stack

Nano-Precise Optical Displacement Measurement

• high speed and long range measurements with nanometer accuracy
• Vibration characterization using advanced FFT and PSD analysis
• Material deformation measurements directly on various surfaces

Moiré Excitons in 2D Semiconductor Heterostructures

• what is the benefit of using layered 2D materials for creating superlattices
• how to use them to realize arrays of circularly polarized quantum emitters
• how to use them to study many-body physics at liquid Helium temperatures that was previously only accessible in nano-Kelvin atomic gasses and optical lattices

nano-FTIR Applications for Inorganic, 2D and Biomaterials

• quantum-dots formation in hBN for multichannel single electron transistors
• degradation mechanism in perovskite solar cell materials
• identification of protein inclusion bodies in bacterial cells

nano-FTIR Spectroscopy & Hyperspectral Nanoimaging

• guided workflow demonstration of neaspec intuitive software
• fluent measurement process by alignment-free sample exchange
• nano-FTIR performance test on monolayer protein sample

Uncover exotic properties of 2D materials

Speaker: Rainer Hillenbrand (CIC nanoGUNE)

• dispersion of light in isotropic and uniaxial crystals
• hyperbolic phonon-polaritons in a h-BN slab
• exotic wave phenomena in 2D materials

Quantitative Data Analysis

• analysis of dispersion mapping in 2D materials
• relationship between chemical-ID & sample thickness
• method of extracting carrier concentration from sSNOM data

Tip-enhanced Photoluminescende on 2D materials

Speaker: Yohanes Abate (University of Georgia)

• application of nano-Raman for quantum information science
• advantages of nano-PL compared to nano-FTIR
• quantify high-resolution luminescence nanoscopy

neaSCOPE Applications and Configurations

• investigation of thin material coating with 2nm QTD molecules
• compositional image and statistical distribution in rubbers
• maping carrier concentration and dopping in semiconductors

Nanoscale Study of Metal Corrosion

Speaker: Magnus Johnson (KTH Stockholm)

• premature detection of atmospheric corrosion
• identification of corrosion products at the nanoscale
• reduction of corrosion using inhibitors

Infrared synchrotron nanoscopy research at LNLS

Speaker: Raul Freitas (Brazilian Synchrotron)

• study of biosystems in their natural environment
• delivery of nano-drugs in bacteria
• understanding the nano-chemistry of human hair

IR Nanoscopy for Solving Real World Problems

Speaker: Iban Amenabar (CIC nanoGUNE)

• optimisation of rubber materials
• investigation of pharmacology and cosmetics samples
• application in biotechnology sector

Basics of s-SNOM Imaging and Spectroscopy

• method for efficiently suppress background
• measure simultaneous absorption & reflectivity
• identification of nanoscale contaminations

In-Situ Nanoscale Hydrogen Diffusion Dynamics

Speaker: Julian Karst (University of Stuttgart)

• dynamic plasmonic color display
• active plasmonics and switchable metasurfaces
• optimisation of H diffusion kinetics

Correlation Nanoscopy for Material Analysis

• spectroscopic correlation of TERS, nano-FTIR & PTE+
• nanoscale thermal analysis by means of nano-TA & SThM
• quantification of carrier density with THz-TDS nanoscopy

Infrared Nanoscopy Applications in Polymer Science

Speaker: Rainer Hillenbrand (CIC nanoGUNE)

• identification of nano-plastic contamination in sea water
• chemical mapping of complex polymer composites
• hyperspectral imaging applied to polymer blends

Infrared Nanoscopy Applications in Life Science

Speaker: Rainer Hillenbrand (CIC nanoGUNE)

• imaging isolated tabacco mosaic virus
• spectroscopy of single ferritin protein complex
• monolayer mapping of protein membrane

attoTMS

IDS3010 - Sensor for ultra-precise adjustments

• Mulit-Axis interferometrie for machine integrated measurements at the point of interest
• Eliminate errors of incremental encoders related to both design and mounting
• High bandwidth and multiple real-time interfaces for advances machine control

IDS3010 - Measurement system for pick & place applications

• Highes accuracy for semiconductor lithography, inspection and pick & place applications
• Compact sensors for multi-dimensional measurements
• Advanced vibration analysis as basis for performance improvement

IDS3010 - Motor shaft concentricity measurements

• Contactless concentricity measurement of motor shafts, crankshafts and camshafts
• High speed and precision detection of imbalances and resulting runout erros
• Improved quality and (predictive) maintenance in precision machining

IDS3010 - In-line process control in extreme conditions

• Process controls in extreme environmental conditions
• Miniaturized optical sensor heads for vacuum, radiation harsh, high & low temperature deployment
• Increased precision for etching and EUV lithography systems

IDS3010 - Detection of vibration amplitudes

• Contactless vibration measurement of workpiece and precision tool
• Active vibration compensation up to high frequencies
• Vibration analysis at short and long distances

IDS3010 - Calibration of machine tools and CMMs

• Fiber based Fabry-Perot interferometer for machines tooles and CMMs
• Cost and time efficient utilization compared to Michelson interferometers
• System integration for permanent and direct measurement at the workpiece

attoAFM closed loop scanning

IDS3010 - Presentation

• Collection of challenging industry applications
• Ultra-Precise displacement and vibration measurement
• Main features and advantages of the IDS3010

Installation at ICN2

attoDRY LAB

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