New microscopy method images nanoscale chemistry with high resolution

A new microscopy technique, SIMIP, provides high-resolution chemical and structural images at the nanoscale, overcoming limitations of existing methods. This allows for detailed analysis of materials and biological samples. SIMIP uses a quantum cascade laser and structured light patterns to generate images with twice the resolution of conventional microscopy. The technique combines chemical specificity with enhanced spatial resolution, enabling detailed molecular analysis. Researchers at Zhejiang University developed SIMIP, which could revolutionize materials science and biomedical research. The method offers improved imaging speed and accuracy, with potential applications in detecting metabolites and analyzing cellular structures.