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Henkjan Gersen's current research focuses on nanoscale functional imaging spectroscopy, enabling the investigation of spatial, temporal, and polarization profiles of ultrafast optical excitation fields to maximize spatial resolution, sensitivity, and throughput necessary for advancing breakthroughs in biology and materials science. His interest in actively controlling physical optical processes on the nanometer scale motivated the start of his research career. The underpinning technology primarily involves scanning probe microscopy, which allows for a fundamental and detailed understanding of local physical properties through limited wavelength light observations. Over the years, he has developed expertise in Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscopy (in both collection and excitation modes), interferometry, ultra-high vacuum scanning tunneling microscopy (UHV-STM), single molecule detection, self-assembly on surfaces, electromagnetism in emitters within layered media, and the theoretical modeling of pulse propagation using ultrafast optical techniques.
University of Bristol • Bristol, England
Honorary position engaging in research and teaching activities.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.