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Lecture Control of optical traps using the helicity and angular momentum of optical beams

We invite you to a lecture by Prof. Gabriel Molina-Terriza from the Material Physics Center (Donostia–San Sebastián, Spain), who will present his current research on optical traps and light manipulation. He will focus on the use of vortex beams and their properties for trapping particles. The event will take place on May 5, 2026, in the ISI CAS lecture hall, as part of the OP JAK – Top-Level Research project. continue
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Success of a Scientist from IPM CAS: Microscopic Image by Ondřej Ambrož Selected by a Global Instrument Manufacturer

One of the microscopic images taken by a young scientist from ISI CAS was selected by Buehler, a leading global manufacturer of metallographic equipment, for inclusion in the company’s corporate calendar (August 2026) as well as in its official product catalogue. continue
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COURSE: ADVANCED MICROSCOPIC AND SPECTROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES

From December 2–4, 2025, the Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences (ISI CAS) will host a three-day hands-on course focused on advanced microscopic and spectroscopic techniques. Come and expand your knowledge and skills in the field of imaging methods! continue
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Spirals in the microworld

We developed a novel method for characterization of non=linearly squeezed states of the optically levitated nanoparticle based on the description of such a state by the Fermat's spiral. continue
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Summer School on Vacuum Nanoelectronics 2025

From August 24–29, 2025, the third Bavarian-Czech-Polish Summer School focused on vacuum nanoelectronics took place in Wrocław. The event brought together students and researchers from three partner institutions – OTH Regensburg, ISI Brno, and WUST Wrocław – offering a rich program of lectures, seminars, and laboratory visits. continue
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Celebrating international success in materials science!

Ondřej Ambrož from the Microscopy for Materials Science research group, Department of Electron Microscopy, at the Institute (ISI CAS), has been awarded 3rd place in the prestigious Metallography Contest 2025. continue

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