Publications by authors named "Francesco Diotalevi"
Fluorescence laser-scanning microscopy (LSM) is experiencing a revolution thanks to new single-photon (SP) array detectors, which give access to an entirely new set of single-photon information. Together with the blooming of new SP LSM techniques and the development of tailored SP array detectors, there is a growing need for (i) DAQ systems capable of handling the high-throughput and high-resolution photon information generated by these detectors, and (ii) incorporating these DAQ protocols in existing fluorescence LSMs. We developed an open-source, low-cost, multi-channel time-tagging module (TTM) based on a field-programmable gate array that can tag in parallel multiple single-photon events, with 30 ps precision, and multiple synchronisation events, with 4 ns precision.
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- Bidirectional brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) create a direct communication link between the brain and external devices, utilizing decoders to translate neural activity into motor commands and encoders to send sensory information back to the brain.
- This research introduces a modular BMI setup utilizing a compact neuromorphic processor, which features a network of spiking neurons capable of learning and adapting to decode neural signals effectively.
- The study highlights successful experiments where the system allowed an anesthetized rat's brain to control the movement of an external object, suggesting that neuromorphic technology can enable low-power and compact BMIs with robust computational capabilities.