Near-field optics operates on the principle that when light interacts with objects smaller than its wavelength, it can produce an evanescent wave that decays exponentially with distance but provides ...

Introduction to SNOM: The Scanning Near-field Optical Microscope (SNOM) stands as a pivotal analytical tool in nanotechnology, enabling the visualization of nanostructures with resolution beyond the ...

Imaging technology has transformed how we observe the universe—from mapping distant galaxies with radio telescope arrays to ...

Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have unveiled a planar optical device that ...

Schematic of the threshold tracking and lock-in technology. Deterministic creation of single-photon colour centres. High reproducibility, high brightness, and high durability of single-photon single ...

In the relentless pursuit of miniaturization, the field of nanofabrication has witnessed significant advancements, driven by the demand for higher component density and performance in chip ...