Fast gated superconducting nanowire camera for multi-functional optical tomographbroad
fastMOT · Horizon Europe grant · 2023-04-01–2027-09-30
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Source: CORDIS (official EU open data), Horizon Europe. Framework HORIZON · call HORIZON-EIC-2022-PATHFINDEROPEN-01 · scheme HORIZON-EIC · topic HORIZON-EIC-2022-PATHFINDEROPEN-01-01. CORDIS record →
Objective
Traditionally, monitoring of organs and deep body functional imaging is done by ultrasound, X-Rays (incl. CT), PET or MRI. These techniques only allow for very limited measurements of functionality, usually combined with exogenous and radioactive agents. In this project we propose an innovative light sensing solution, an ultra-high quantum efficiency single-photon sensor, to enable multi-functional deep body imaging with diffuse optics. The new type of sensor is based on superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors, that have shown to be ultra-fast and highly efficient. However, until now the active area and number of pixels have been limited to micrometer-scale active areas and tens of pixels. We propose to expand the capabilities of SNSPD technology at a system level by developing a scalable multi-pixel architecture with individually addressed detectors and full time-tagging capabilities, enabling larger active areas and richer time-resolved information. In addition, we will develop new strategies for performing TD-NIRS and TD-SCOS to use this new light sensor optimally with Monte-Carlo simulations. We will implement the new light sensor in an optical tomograph and achieve a >10× improvement in SNR compared to existing light sensing solutions, while providing access to the full photon time-of-flight distribution. With our proposed Multifunctional Optical Tomograph, we will be able to image deep organ and optical structures and monitor functions including oxygenation, haemodynamics, perfusion and metabolism.
Beneficiaries (7)
| Organisation | Country | Role | EC contribution | SME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE QUANTUM BV | NL | coordinator | €512,500 | Yes |
| POLITECNICO DI MILANO | IT | participant | €721,098 | |
| TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT | NL | participant | €621,166 | |
| FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE CIENCIES FOTONIQUES | ES | participant | €511,995 | |
| LASERLAB-EUROPE AISBL | BE | participant | €128,750 | |
| FORSCHUNGSVERBUND BERLIN EV | DE | thirdParty | €0 | |
| UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON | UK | associatedPartner | — |
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