Setup of a confocal nanoscope in reflection using a super-oscillatory lens

Arvind Nagarajan, Marijn Siemons, Pjotr Stoevelaar, F. Silvestri, Venu Gopal Achanta, Stefan M.B. Bäumer, Giampiero Gerini

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Abstract

In this paper, we discuss the setup of a confocal nanoscope in reflection using a super-oscillatory lens (SOL)which offers a sub-diffracted focal spot with an ultra-short depth of focus (≈100 nm). A tolerance of 20 nm defocussing in a 10 μm travel range is thus necessary, translating to an alignment requirement of the stage, with respect to the optical axis, below 2 mrad. We discuss an iterative procedure to fine tune the stage movement to achieve this requirement. We also demonstrate the necessity of the alignment by imaging a 5μm long 1D array of rectangular shaped Au nanostructures with a periodicity of 500 nm
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanoengineering
Subtitle of host publicationFabrication, Properties, Optics, Thin Films, and Devices XVI
EditorsBalaji Panchapakesan, André-Jean Attias
Place of PublicationBellingham
PublisherSPIE
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781510628724
ISBN (Print)9781510628717
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Sept 2019
EventSPIE Nanoscience + Engineering - San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, United States
Duration: 11 Aug 201915 Aug 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE
Volume11089
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceSPIE Nanoscience + Engineering
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period11/08/1915/08/19

Keywords

  • Super-oscillatory lens
  • nano-positioning
  • reection nanoscopy
  • reflection nanoscopy

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