Nano-imaging with Near-field Optical Microscope

Abstract

Using near-field microscope, one can realize optical nano-imaging beyond the diffraction limit of incident light. The characteristic of this microscope is to combine variety of spectroscopic technique e. g. linear and non-linear vibrational spectroscopy, IR absorption, light scattering spectroscopy, fluorescence and photoluminescence. In this article, we will provide the basics of near-field microscope as well as reviewing recent 2-3 yearʼs publications related to this technique.