The undergraduate researchers at Fort Lewis College developed a microscope and an optical signal detector circuit to quantify single bacterium in microdroplets from environmental water samples (top).
The developed microscope and the detecting circuit have a great resolution and sensitivity which helps with boosting the resolution and sensitivity of bacteria detection for environmental engineers.
The team will perform a thorough testing of the system and publish all the technical details as an open-source droplet detector.
Partnership for Education and Advancement of Quantum and nano-Sciences (PEAQS)
This initiative aims to advance cutting-edge materials science while leveraging expertise in nanoscale synthesis, characterization, and device integration. PEAQS addresses challenges in nanotherapeutics, nanoelectronics, and thermoelectrics.