Non-Optically Probing Near-Field Microscopy Using Organic Photosensitive Films

Abstract

We present the application of organic films as the detection system of near-optical microscopy. The optical field distribution is recorded as the topography of a photosensitive film, and the topographical distribution is detected with an atomic force microscope. This technique presents the possibility of a new type of near-field microscope without use of probe tips for illumination or detection of light. The observation result of a biological specimen is also presented.