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We developed super-resolved Raman microscopy using surface plasmon (SP) localization with plasmonic nanopost arrays (PNAs) to map molecular distributions in cells. This method significantly enhances imaging precision and optical resolution for label-free molecular analysis.

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  • Chemical Imaging
  • Microscopy

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  • Label-free molecular imaging is crucial for cell biology.
  • Conventional Raman microscopy is limited by diffraction and signal-to-noise ratio.
  • Super-resolution techniques are needed to overcome these limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a label-free super-resolved Raman microscopy technique.
  • To measure molecular distribution in HeLa cells with enhanced precision.
  • To improve optical resolution beyond diffraction limits.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized surface plasmon (SP) localization via plasmonic nanopost arrays (PNAs).
  • Employed Raman microscopy for label-free molecular detection.
  • Performed image reconstruction for super-resolved distribution mapping.
  • Incorporated axial imaging in an evanescent field.

Main Results:

  • PNAs enhanced the peak signal-to-noise ratio by up to 4.5 dB.
  • Achieved super-resolved distributions of aromatic amino acids and lipids.
  • Demonstrated an average 4-fold improvement in lateral precision.
  • Showed over an order of magnitude improvement in optical resolution.

Conclusions:

  • Super-resolved Raman microscopy with SP localization offers enhanced molecular imaging capabilities.
  • PNAs provide a robust platform for label-free, high-resolution cellular analysis.
  • This technique significantly advances the study of molecular distributions in biological systems.