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Lahiri J, Yuwono SH, Magoulas I, Moemeni M, Borhan B, Blanchard GJ, Piecuch P, Dantus M. Controlling Quantum Interference between Virtual and Dipole Two-Photon Optical Excitation Pathways Using Phase-Shaped Laser Pulses. J Phys Chem A 2021; 125:7534-7544. [PMID: 34415165 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.1c03069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Two-photon excitation (TPE) proceeds via a "virtual" pathway, which depends on the accessibility of one or more intermediate states, and, in the case of non-centrosymmetric molecules, an additional "dipole" pathway involving the off-resonance dipole-allowed one-photon transitions and the change in the permanent dipole moment between the initial and final states. Here, we control the quantum interference between these two optical excitation pathways by using phase-shaped femtosecond laser pulses. We find enhancements by a factor of up to 1.75 in the two-photon-excited fluorescence of the photobase FR0-SB in methanol after taking into account the longer pulse duration of the shaped laser pulses. Simulations taking into account the different responses of the virtual and dipole pathways to external fields and the effect of pulse shaping on two-photon transitions are found to be in good agreement with our experimental measurements. The observed quantum control of TPE in the condensed phase may lead to an enhanced signal at a lower intensity in two-photon microscopy, multiphoton-excited photoreagents, and novel spectroscopic techniques that are sensitive to the magnitude of the contributions from the virtual and dipole pathways to multiphoton excitations.
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- J Lahiri
- Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States.,Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States.,Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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Mojzisova H, Vermot J. When multiphoton microscopy sees near infrared. Curr Opin Genet Dev 2011; 21:549-57. [PMID: 21924603 DOI: 10.1016/j.gde.2011.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2011] [Revised: 07/29/2011] [Accepted: 08/11/2011] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The need for quantification and real time visualization of developmental processes has called for increasingly sophisticated imaging techniques. Among them, multiphoton microscopy reveals itself to be an extremely versatile tool owing to its unique ability to combine fluorescent imaging, laser ablation, and higher harmonic generation. Furthermore, recent advances in femtosecond lasers and optical parametric oscillators (OPO) are now opening doors for imaging at unprecedented wavelengths centered in the tissue transparency window. This Review describes promising multiphoton approaches using OPO and the growing number of useful applications of non-linear microscopy in the field of developmental biology. Basic characteristics associated with these techniques are described along with the main experimental challenges when applied to embryo imaging.
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- Halina Mojzisova
- IGBMC (Institut de Génétique et de Biologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire), Inserm U964, CNRS UMR7104, Université de Strasbourg, 1 rue Laurent Fries, Illkirch F-67404, France
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Advances in multiphoton microscopy for imaging embryos. Curr Opin Genet Dev 2011; 21:538-48. [PMID: 21917444 DOI: 10.1016/j.gde.2011.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2011] [Revised: 08/08/2011] [Accepted: 08/12/2011] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Multiphoton imaging is a promising approach for addressing current issues in systems biology and high-content investigation of embryonic development. Recent advances in multiphoton microscopy, including light-sheet illumination, optimized laser scanning, adaptive and label-free strategies, open new opportunities for embryo imaging. However, the literature is often unclear about which microscopy technique is most adapted for achieving specific experimental goals. In this review, we describe and discuss the key concepts of imaging speed, imaging depth, photodamage, and nonlinear contrast mechanisms in the context of recent advances in live embryo imaging. We illustrate the potentials of these new imaging approaches with a selection of recent applications in developmental biology.
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Harada T, Matsuishi K, Oishi Y, Isobe K, Suda A, Kawan H, Mizuno H, Miyawaki A, Midorikawa K, Kannari F. Temporal control of local plasmon distribution on Au nanocrosses by ultra-broadband femtosecond laser pulses and its application for selective two-photon excitation of multiple fluorophores. OPTICS EXPRESS 2011; 19:13618-13627. [PMID: 21747518 DOI: 10.1364/oe.19.013618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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We theoretically demonstrate spatiotemporal control of local plasmon distribution on Au nanocrosses, which have different aspect ratios, by chirped ultra-broadband femtosecond laser pulses. We also demonstrate selective excitation of fluorescence proteins using this spatiotemporal local plasmon control technique for applications to two-photon excited fluorescence microscopy.
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- Takuya Harada
- Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Keio University, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Japan
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Hoover EE, Young MD, Chandler EV, Luo A, Field JJ, Sheetz KE, Sylvester AW, Squier JA. Remote focusing for programmable multi-layer differential multiphoton microscopy. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2010; 2:113-22. [PMID: 21326641 PMCID: PMC3028486 DOI: 10.1364/boe.1.000113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2010] [Revised: 11/27/2010] [Accepted: 12/08/2010] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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We present the application of remote focusing to multiphoton laser scanning microscopy and utilize this technology to demonstrate simultaneous, programmable multi-layer imaging. Remote focusing is used to independently control the axial location of multiple focal planes that can be simultaneously imaged with single element detection. This facilitates volumetric multiphoton imaging in scattering specimens and can be practically scaled to a large number of focal planes. Further, it is demonstrated that the remote focusing control can be synchronized with the lateral scan directions, enabling imaging in orthogonal scan planes.
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- Erich E. Hoover
- Center for Microintegrated Optics for Advanced Bioimaging and
Control, and Department of Physics, Colorado School of Mines, 1523 Illinois Street, Golden,
Colorado 80401, USA
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- Center for Microintegrated Optics for Advanced Bioimaging and
Control, and Department of Physics, Colorado School of Mines, 1523 Illinois Street, Golden,
Colorado 80401, USA
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- Center for Microintegrated Optics for Advanced Bioimaging and
Control, and Department of Physics, Colorado School of Mines, 1523 Illinois Street, Golden,
Colorado 80401, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming, Laramie,
Wyoming 82071, USA
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- Center for Microintegrated Optics for Advanced Bioimaging and
Control, and Department of Physics, Colorado School of Mines, 1523 Illinois Street, Golden,
Colorado 80401, USA
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- Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, United States
Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming, Laramie,
Wyoming 82071, USA
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- Center for Microintegrated Optics for Advanced Bioimaging and
Control, and Department of Physics, Colorado School of Mines, 1523 Illinois Street, Golden,
Colorado 80401, USA
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Hoover EE, Young MD, Chandler EV, Luo A, Field JJ, Sheetz KE, Sylvester AW, Squier JA. Remote focusing for programmable multi-layer differential multiphoton microscopy. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2010; 2:113-122. [PMID: 21326641 DOI: 10.1364/boe.2.000113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2010] [Revised: 11/27/2010] [Accepted: 12/08/2010] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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We present the application of remote focusing to multiphoton laser scanning microscopy and utilize this technology to demonstrate simultaneous, programmable multi-layer imaging. Remote focusing is used to independently control the axial location of multiple focal planes that can be simultaneously imaged with single element detection. This facilitates volumetric multiphoton imaging in scattering specimens and can be practically scaled to a large number of focal planes. Further, it is demonstrated that the remote focusing control can be synchronized with the lateral scan directions, enabling imaging in orthogonal scan planes.
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