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Professor Garth Simpson's research group focuses on the theoretical development and experimental application of new instrumental methods that leverage unique nonlinear optical interactions. His recent interests have included the detection and analysis of crystals formed by chiral molecules, emphasizing the role of chirality in polarization-dependent effects in nonlinear optics. Simpson's group explores the sensitive detection and characterization of protein crystals using harmonic generation microscopy, providing essential insights into protein function and rational drug design. The research includes optimizing crystallization conditions critical for protein structure determination using X-ray and electron diffraction techniques. Simpson's work specifically targets reducing the time required for the crystallization of proteins, enhancing the efficiency of discovering well-formed crystals suitable for diffraction analysis. Additionally, he investigates the applications of second-harmonic generation (SHG) microscopy for early detection of crystal formation in pharmaceutical formulations, where the nature of the formulation can significantly affect the drug's bioavailability and shelf-life.
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