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DIAGNOSTIC METHODOLOGIES AND INSTRUMENTATION
  • Research Interests
  • Team
  • Infrastructure

Research directions / Objectives

A wide range of laser spectroscopic methods are employed for studying key properties of novel materials at the atomic, molecular or nano-scale and for determining the composition of complex materials.

In this context, employing ultrafast time-resolved methodologies we investigate the dynamics of fundamental processes in the condensed phase which govern the macroscopic properties of matter. Materials of interest range from molecular architectures mimicking photosynthesis to 3-D photonic nanocrystals and from laser-induced plasmas to strongly correlated systems. Furthermore, by way of advanced laser pulse tailoring schemes we investigate how non-conventional excitation of matter can lead to novel functions and properties of materials.

We also work on the development of optical sensing systems based on tailor-made nanostructures fabricated by use of laser-based techniques coupled to chemical growth methods.

In parallel, we explore versatile spectrochemical methods and develop relevant instrumentation for analysis of materials responding to a broad range of challenges extending from cultural heritage diagnostics to monitoring industrial processes.

Ultrafast and nonlinear light-matter interactions:

  • Study of ultrafast light-matter interactions in bulk and nanostructured materials with strong electronic correlations and nonlinear properties.
  • Control of ultrafast processes during laser-mater interactions with temporal pulse shaping.
  • Study of nonlinear optical properties of 3-D photonic materials.

Analytical spectroscopy and instrumentation:

  • Nanosecond and Femtosecond LIBS for the analysis of solids and liquids. Study of plasma dynamics.
  • LIBS linked to SSI-MS (sonic spray ionization mass spectrometry) for the analysis of biomolecules.
  • Development of compact/portable laser-based analytical instrumentation (mobile LIBS, stand-off LIBS, mobile micro-Raman).
  • Applications of laser spectroscopic tools in relation to industrial process monitoring.

Opto-sensing:

  • Laser fabricated micro/nano-structured materials as room-temperature optical sensors.
  • Molecular and nanoparticle photophysics and photochemistry – Optical thermometry.

 

Research Topics

Laser spectroscopy-instrumentation for materials analysis. Applications in heritage science and industry.

Ultrafast laser-matter interactions in solids and condensed phase materials.

Laser based fabrication of micro/nanostructured material for opto-sensing applications.

Nonlinear ultrafast optical properties of 3-D photonic materials.

Scientific Staff

[1]
Prof. Anglos Demetrios
University Faculty Member
[2]
Dr. Loukakos Panagiotis
Principal Researcher
[3]
Dr. Klini Argyro
Principal application Scientist
[4]
Dr. Gray David
Principal application Scientist

Technical Staff

[5]
Mr. Eglezis Apostolos
Technician

Research Associates

[6]
Dr. Siozos Panagiotis
PostDoctoral Fellow
[7]
Dr. Kokkinaki Olga
PostDoctoral Fellow

Students

[8]
Mr. Marmatakis Konstantinos
M.Sc. student
[9]
Mr. Karanikolopoulos Dimitris
Ph.D. student
[10]
Ms. Polychronaki Maria
M.Sc. student
[11]
Ms. Pigiaki Maria
M.Sc. student
[12]
Mr. Balanos Constantinos
Undergraduate trainee
[13]
Ms. Bitzilou Ioulia
Undergraduate trainee

Alumni

[14]
Ms. Christaki Emmy
M.Sc. student

Infrastructure Equipment

Femtopower Compact Pro

Ultrafast Laser Amplifier repetition rate 1 kHz, center wavelength 800 nm, maximum pulse energy 0.8 mJ, minimum pulse duration 25 fs

Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) workstations (home-made)

Laser micromachining/microdeposition workstation (Leitz ERGOLUX 200)

Test document

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Links
[1] https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/people/anglos-demetrios
[2] https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/people/loukakos-panagiotis
[3] https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/people/klini-argyro
[4] https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/people/gray-david
[5] https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/people/eglezis-apostolos
[6] https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/people/siozos-panagiotis
[7] https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/people/kokkinaki-olga
[8] https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/people/marmatakis-konstantinos
[9] https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/people/karanikolopoulos-dimitris
[10] https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/people/polychronaki-maria
[11] https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/people/pigiaki-maria
[12] https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/people/balanos-constantinos
[13] https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/people/bitzilou-ioulia
[14] https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/people/christaki-emmy