Theory of three-dimensional subdiffraction imaging

Theory of three-dimensional subdiffraction imaging

Subdiffraction image formation and measurement are analyzed. It is shown that subdiffraction imaging devices cannot produce focusing of energy into three-dimensional spots of subdiffraction size. However, three-dimensional subdiffraction imaging is possible as a consequence of a matching/tunneling p...

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Published in:Applied physics letters Vol. 89; no. 21; pp. 211113 - 211113-3
Main Authors: Marques, Ricardo, Freire, Manuel J., Baena, Juan D.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: American Institute of Physics 20-11-2006
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Summary:Subdiffraction image formation and measurement are analyzed. It is shown that subdiffraction imaging devices cannot produce focusing of energy into three-dimensional spots of subdiffraction size. However, three-dimensional subdiffraction imaging is possible as a consequence of a matching/tunneling process.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.2397022