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  • Editor: Michael Duncan
  • Vol. 12, Iss. 22 — Nov. 1, 2004
  • pp: 5325–5335

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Near-field imaging by a micro-particle: a model for conversion of evanescent photons into propagating photons

Djenan Ganic, Xiaosong Gan, and Min Gu  »View Author Affiliations


Optics Express, Vol. 12, Issue 22, pp. 5325-5335 (2004)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OPEX.12.005325


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Abstract

In this letter we present a physical model, both theoretically and experimentally, which describes the mechanism for the conversion of evanescent photons into propagating photons detectable by an imaging system. The conversion mechanism consists of two physical processes, near-field Mie scattering enhanced by morphology dependant resonance and vectorial diffraction. For dielectric probe particles, these two processes lead to the formation of an interference-like pattern in the far-field of a collecting objective. The detailed knowledge of the far-field structure of converted evanescent photons is extremely important for designing novel detection systems. This model should find broad applications in near-field imaging, optical nanometry and near-field metrology.

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OCIS Codes
(110.2990) Imaging systems : Image formation theory
(140.7010) Lasers and laser optics : Laser trapping
(260.1960) Physical optics : Diffraction theory

ToC Category:
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History
Original Manuscript: September 1, 2004
Revised Manuscript: October 12, 2004
Published: November 1, 2004

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Djenan Ganic, Xiaosong Gan, and Min Gu, "Near-field imaging by a micro-particle: a model for conversion of evanescent photons into propagating photons," Opt. Express 12, 5325-5335 (2004)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-12-22-5325


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