The optical near-field: Super-resolution imaging with structural and phase correlation

Aaron Lewis*, Dmitry Lev, Daniel Sebag, Patricia Hamra, Hadas Levy, Yirmi Bernstein, Aaron Brahami, Nataly Tal, Omri Goldstein, Talia Yeshua

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Abstract

An overview of near-field optics is presented with a focus on the fundamental advances that have been made in the field since its inception 30 years ago. A focus is placed on the advancements that have been achieved in instrumentation. These advances have led to a greater generality of use with ultra-low mechanical and optical noise and the ultimate in force sensitivity with near-field optical probes. An emphasis is placed on the importance of fully integrating near-field optics with other imaging and spectroscopic modalities including Raman spectroscopy and electron/ion beam imaging. Important directions in probe design, force feedback methods and scanner flexibility are described. These developing avenues provide considerable optimism for an ever increasing incorporation of near-field optics to help resolve critical problems in fundamental and applied science.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3-18
Number of pages16
JournalNanophotonics
Volume3
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2014

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Keywords

  • FIB
  • Multiprobe
  • Nanophotonics
  • Near-field optics
  • PALM
  • Raman
  • SEM
  • SNOM
  • sSNOM
  • STED
  • STORM

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