The optical near-field: super-resolution imaging with structural and phase correlation
Lewis Aaron,
Lev Dmitry,
Sebag Daniel,
Hamra Patricia,
Levy Hadas,
Bernstein Yirmi,
Brahami Aaron,
Tal Nataly,
Goldstein Omri,
Yeshua Talia
Affiliations
Lewis Aaron
Department of Applied Physics, Selim and Rachel Benin School of Engineering and Computer Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Lev Dmitry
Department of Applied Physics, Selim and Rachel Benin School of Engineering and Computer Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Sebag Daniel
Department of Applied Physics, Selim and Rachel Benin School of Engineering and Computer Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Hamra Patricia
Department of Applied Physics, Selim and Rachel Benin School of Engineering and Computer Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Levy Hadas
Department of Applied Physics, Selim and Rachel Benin School of Engineering and Computer Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Bernstein Yirmi
Department of Applied Physics, Selim and Rachel Benin School of Engineering and Computer Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Brahami Aaron
Department of Applied Physics, Selim and Rachel Benin School of Engineering and Computer Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Tal Nataly
Department of Applied Physics, Selim and Rachel Benin School of Engineering and Computer Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Goldstein Omri
Department of Applied Physics, Selim and Rachel Benin School of Engineering and Computer Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Yeshua Talia
Department of Applied Physics, Selim and Rachel Benin School of Engineering and Computer Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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.
