Miniaturized Scientific Instruments (MSI)
Prof. Dr. Jan Gerrit Korvink [Contact]
Welcome
... to the Korvink lab! The Korvink group focuses a large effort on the development of novel concepts for nuclear magnetic resonance microscopy, i.e., obtaining NMR signals from very small volumes of living or inanimate matter. Our approach is to radically miniaturise various components of the NMR signal chain, from resonator to spectrometer, and to develop bespoke methods for novel applications and experiments. For example, we have developed a variety of NMR micro-resonators, parallel acquisition hardware and signal processing, micro-gradient systems, and novel modular probeheads.
Further research interests cover nano-optics, development of simulation tools, as well as instrumentation for various modalities of X-ray imaging, including high precision X-ray lenses and gratings.
Our research contributes to the research program 3: "Materials Systems Engineering" (MSE), Topic 5: "Materials Information Discovery", in the research field „Information“ as defined by the Helmholtz Association. Link to MSE website.
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Correlative X-ray Imaging (CXI) - Dr. Danays KunkaThis group develops correlative imaging methods by integrating X-ray phase-sensitive with other techniques for non-destructive, minimally invasive research.
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Fluid Dynamic MRI (FDM) - Prof. Dr. Jan Gerrit Korvink
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Hyperpolarisation (HYP) - Dr. Sören LehmkuhlThe research of this group focuses on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (NMR) and imaging (MRI). To increase sensitivity, they employ hyperpolarization techniques based on parahydrogen. Within seconds, signals are generated that are many orders of magnitude higher than those afforded in standard NMR and MRI.
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Spin and Photon Applications (SPA) - Dr. Vlad BadilitaSPA Lab designs and implements novel instrumentation for liquid state and solid state NMR with the general goal to improve sensitivity and enable novel applications. The miniaturization of NMR detectors allows for a superior signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and is particularly useful when analysing “small” samples (typically less than 1 µl). The group has a portfolio of microstructured NMR detectors adapted to a variety of volume- and mass-limited samples, both in solid and liquid state. This allows them to address various applications ranging from chemistry and biology, to energy storage materials and devices.
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Applied X-Ray Imaging System (XIS) - Dr. Arndt LastThis group develops X-ray optics and X-ray imaging techniques for use in materials science, medicine and research.
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