Subwavelength resolution using the near field of quantum emitters

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2403.16907v1
• Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:19:26 GMT
• Title: Subwavelength resolution using the near field of quantum emitters
• Authors: Aziz Kolkiran,
• Abstract summary: We propose a novel, to the best of our knowledge, approach to superresolution optical imaging by combining quantum optics and near-field optics. We demonstrate that the quantum interference effects of single-photon emitters, in conjunction with their near-field, result in a higher resolution of subwavelength structures than systems that are only quantum enhanced or only near-field enhanced.
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• Abstract: We propose a novel, to the best of our knowledge, approach to superresolution optical imaging by combining quantum optics and near-field optics. Our concept involves the utilization of single-photon quantum emitters to generate a stand-alone evanescent wave. We demonstrate that the quantum interference effects of single-photon emitters, in conjunction with their near-field, result in a higher resolution of subwavelength structures than systems that are only quantum enhanced or only near-field enhanced. We believe that nano-sized emitters could be employed to accomplish the goals of this research, taking into account the current progress in nanophotonics and quantum optics technology.

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