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SUMMARY:Imaging Seminar: Unique X-ray microscopy capabilities at SLS2.0: d
 ynamic tomographic imaging and beyond
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DESCRIPTION:Prof. Dr. Marco Stampanoni\, Paul Scherrer Institut\n<< Regist
 ration below >>\n\nAbstract:\nOver 125 years have passed since W. Rönt
 gen's groundbreaking discovery of X-rays. Today\, scientists worldwide con
 tinue to explore the full potential of X-ray imaging by harnessing the adv
 anced capabilities of the latest generation synchrotron facilities. Contem
 porary X-ray micro- and nanoimaging techniques heavily rely on the unique 
 properties of synchrotron beams\, precise optical systems\, and sophistica
 ted algorithms. These tools enable researchers to detect minute disturbanc
 es in wavefronts caused by samples\, ultimately leading to the reconstruct
 ion of their internal structures. \nRemarkable advancements have pushed t
 he boundaries of tomographic microscopy\, achieving isotropic resolutions 
 as fine as a few tens of nanometers. Additionally\, the speed of tomograph
 ic scans has reached unprecedented levels\, allowing for thousands of tomo
 grams to be generated per second. These breakthroughs have paved the way f
 or an array of exciting applications\, such as real-time observation of co
 mplex biomechanical processes in small animals\, comprehensive mapping of 
 the microvasculature in a mouse's brain\, visualizing the dynamic dissolut
 ion of tablets\, and investigating intricate rheological phenomena in soft
  materials.  Precise control\, and synchronization of mechanical\, therma
 l\, or chemical stimuli are necessary. Accurate temporal alignment between
  the applied stimuli and imaging frames is essential to unravel the underl
 ying mechanisms. Developing synchronized experimental setups\, precise tri
 ggering mechanisms\, and real-time feedback control systems are key to ach
 ieving reliable and reproducible results. Finally\, the vast amount of dat
 a generated during these experiments presents challenges for data handling
 \, storage\, and analysis. High-throughput data acquisition demands robust
  data management systems and sophisticated computational tools for image r
 econstruction\, segmentation\, and quantification. Advanced algorithms cap
 able of handling large datasets\, accounting for time-dependent changes in
  the sample's microstructure\, and extracting meaningful information are c
 rucial for successful analysis.During the presentation\, I will delve in
 to the cutting-edge world of X-ray tomographic imaging at the Swiss Light 
 Source (SLS). Furthermore\, I will present future capabilities enabled by 
 the TOMCAT2.0 beamline\, a flagship project within the major SLS2.0 upgrad
 e program.\n\nBio:\nMarco Stampanoni has been Assistant Professor (2008-20
 13)\, Associate Professor (2013-2017) and since 2017 Full Professor for X-
 Ray Imaging at ETH Zurich\, within the Department of Information Technolog
 y and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zurich. His professorship is affiliate
 d to the Institute of Biomedical Engineering of the University and ETH Zur
 ich\, where he leads the division for X-ray Imaging and Microscopy. At the
  Paul Scherrer Institut\, he is the head of the X-ray tomography group at 
 the Swiss Light Source (SLS). Born on May 10\, 1974 in Lugano (Ticino\, S
 witzerland) Marco Stampanoni studied physics at the ETH Zurich. After rece
 iving his diploma in 1998\, he graduated at the ETH in 2002 with a thesis 
 on synchrotron-based tomographic microscopy. For his PhD\, he received the
  ETH silver medal in 2003. From 1998 to 2000 he successfully followed a po
 st-graduate course in Medical Physics. In 2002 he started as an Instrument
  Scientist at the Swiss Light Source (SLS) of the Paul Scherrer Institut i
 n Villigen\, Switzerland. In 2004 he was nominated beamline scientist and 
 responsible for the development and realization of a tomography dedicated 
 beamline at the SLS. In 2005 he was elected Head of the "X-ray Tomography 
 Group" of the SLS.  In 2008 he was appointed Assistant Professor (Tenure 
 Track) for X-ray Microscopy at the ETH Zurich and\, in 2010\, Director of
  the ETH-Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Medical Physics. In 2012 he r
 eceived an ERC Grant for his project on phase contrast X-ray imaging and w
 on the “Dalle Molle Foundation Award” for his pioneering work on X-ray
  phase contrast mammography. He was among the three finalists of the “E
 uropean Inventor Award 2022” and the recipient of the “Giuseppe Sciacc
 a International Award 2022” for biomedical research. He is teaching at 
 ETH Zurich in the field of X-ray microscopy. Since 2018 he is the Preside
 nt of the Research Commission of the Paul Scherrer Institut.\n\nRegistrati
 on appreciated\nMore info here
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