APE and IFNano have presented promising initial results with the new laser developed under the NanoVIB project. This advanced laser is specifically designed for Stimulated Raman Scattering (SRS) Microscopy and other nonlinear microscopy applications, such as two-photon microscopy.

One of the most significant breakthroughs of this laser is its enhanced tuning speed and precision. It allows for up to 100 times faster wavelength switching compared to existing solutions, which greatly improves the efficiency of imaging biological samples. This improvement is particularly notable in Stimulated Raman Scattering microscopy, where the laser provides faster image acquisition and more accurate data in the fingerprint region of biological samples. The newly designed optical cavity of the laser also supports a broader wavelength range, making it highly versatile for various applications in biomedical imaging.

The laser's ability to maintain high spectral resolution with optimal sensitivity, combined with its noise-limited operation, makes it a substantial upgrade over previous technologies, such as the picoEmerald S, which was the previous standard in this field. These advancements are expected to significantly impact the field of optical nanoscopy, providing researchers with a more powerful tool for their investigations.