Infrared-reflection-mode near-field microscopy using an apertureless probe with a resolution of lambda/600

We report a near-field optical microscopy experiment at lambda = 10.6 microm, using an apertureless metallic tip functioning simultaneously in the atomic force microscopy tapping mode. The 17-nm optical resolution (lambda/600) that we achieved confirms the validity and the potential of this concept...

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Published in:Optics letters 1996-09, Vol.21 (17), p.1315-1317
Main Authors: Lahrech, A, Bachelot, R, Gleyzes, P, Boccara, A C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We report a near-field optical microscopy experiment at lambda = 10.6 microm, using an apertureless metallic tip functioning simultaneously in the atomic force microscopy tapping mode. The 17-nm optical resolution (lambda/600) that we achieved confirms the validity and the potential of this concept for numerous applications.
ISSN:0146-9592
1539-4794
DOI:10.1364/OL.21.001315