Optical methods of super-resolution microscopy, such as confocal structured illumination, nonlinear and image scanning microscopy are reviewed. These avoid strong invasive interaction with a sample, allowing the observation delicate biological samples. The meaning resolution basic principles different approaches to superresolution discussed.

Herpetosiphon giganteus is a filamentous gliding bacterium. Gliding motility is the movement of the cells over surfaces without the aid of flagella. The mechanism responsible for bacterial gliding motility has not been known and there are only a few data on Herpetosiphon giganteus. The aim of this study was to observe the ultrastructure and negative staining of isolated strains of Herpetosiphon...

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a three-dimensional topographic technique with a high atomic resolution to measure surface roughness. AFM is a kind of scanning probe microscope, and its near-field technique is based on the interaction between a sharp tip and the atoms of the sample surface. There are several methods and many ways to modify the tip of the AFM to investigate surface properties, ...

247 Support of specific " Local contacts for materials characterization " of this community at relevant neutron scattering facilities, staffed with personnel (scientists, engineers) that are experienced both in the use of neutrons and in materials research. They should be the primary contacts for materials researchers from the different institutions in the European community. Direct imaging of ...

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Scanning Hall Probe Microscopy (SHPM) is a scanning probe microscopy technique developed to observe and image magnetic fields locally. This method is based on application of the Hall Effect, supplied by a micro hall probe attached to the end of cantilever as a sensor.  SHPM provides direct quantitative information on the magnetic state of a material and can also image magnetic induction under a...

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