Luminescent nanothermometry with rare-earth nanoparticles

Rare-earth-doped nanomaterials as remote optical thermometers, and the measurement methods and instrumentation that make them quantitative.

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Overview

Rare-earth-doped nanoparticles emit light whose spectral features depend on temperature, enabling non-contact thermometry at the micro- and nanoscale. This project studies the photophysics behind the response and builds the low-noise detection needed to turn it into a reliable measurement.

Goals

• Calibrate luminescence-ratio thermometry across relevant temperature ranges.
• Reduce measurement uncertainty with matched optical detection and signal processing.
• Apply the method in microfluidic and biological contexts.

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