Near-field Nano/Atom Optics and Technology

Near-field Nano/Atom Optics and Technology
Author: Motoichi Ohtsu
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 4431679375

Intrinsic features of the optical near field open a new frontier in optical science and technology by finally overcoming the diffraction limit to reach nanometric dimensions. But this book goes beyond near-field optical microscopy to cover local spectroscopy, nanoscale optical processing and storage, quantum near-field optics, and atom manipulation. Near-Field Nano/Atom Optics and Technology provides the first complete and systematically compiled account of the science and technology required to generate the near field, and features applications including imaging of biological specimens and diagnostics for semiconductor nanomaterials and devices. This monograph will be invaluable to researchers who want to implement near-field technology in their own work, and it can also be used as a textbook for graduate or undergraduate students.

Near-field Optics

Near-field Optics
Author: Xing Zhu
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2000
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789810243654

Near-field optics, dealing with the interaction between optical field and matter in the nanometric region, has become an interdisciplinary field spaning physics, chemistry, materials science, electrical engineering and high density data storage. This book reflects the recent status of this rapidly growing field. It discusses the basic theories, instrumentation, novel probes, theoretical simulations, and the application of near-field optics to the fields of condensed matter physics, new materials, information storage, atom photonics, etc. It provides an overview of the research on near-field optics in the 1990s.

Atomic Force Microscopy, Scanning Nearfield Optical Microscopy and Nanoscratching

Atomic Force Microscopy, Scanning Nearfield Optical Microscopy and Nanoscratching
Author: Gerd Kaupp
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2006-10-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3540284729

Making a clear distinction is made between nano- and micro-mechanical testing for physical reasons, this monograph describes the basics and applications of the supermicroscopies AFM and SNOM, and of the nanomechanical testing on rough and technical natural surfaces in the submicron range down to a lateral resolution of a few nm. New or improved instrumentation, new physical laws and unforeseen new applications in all branches of natural sciences (around physics, chemistry, mineralogy, materials science, biology and medicine) and nanotechnology are covered as well as the sources for pitfalls and errors. It outlines the handling of natural and technical samples in relation to those of flat standard samples and emphasizes new special features. Pitfalls and sources of errors are clearly demonstrated as well as their efficient remedy when going from molecularly flat to rough surfaces. The academic or industrial scientist learns how to apply the principles for tackling their scientific or manufacturing tasks that include roughness far away from standard samples.

Optical Near Fields

Optical Near Fields
Author: Motoichi Ohtsu
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2013-03-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3662091046

Ohstu and Kobayashi crafted Optical Near Fields on the basis of their hypothesis that the full potential for utilizing optical near fields can be realized only with novel nanometric processing, functions, and manipulation, i.e., by controlling the intrinsic interaction between nanometer-sized optical near fields and material systems, and further, atoms. The book presents physically intuitive concepts and theories for students, engineers, and scientists engaged in research in nanophotonics and atom photonics.

Nano-optics and Near-field Optical Microscopy

Nano-optics and Near-field Optical Microscopy
Author: Anatoly V. Zayats
Publisher: Artech House
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2009
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1596932848

"This groundbreaking book focuses on near-field microscopy which has opened up optical processes at the nanoscale for direct inspection. Further, it explores the emerging area of nano-optics which promises to make possible optical microscopy with true nanometer resolution. This frontline resource helps you achieve high resolution optical imaging of biological species and functional materials. You also find guidance in the imaging of optical device operation and new nanophotonics functionalities"--EBL.

Fabrication of Silicon Microprobes for Optical Near-Field Applications

Fabrication of Silicon Microprobes for Optical Near-Field Applications
Author: Phan Ngoc Minh
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2018-10-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420040707

The development of near-field optics marked a major advance in microscopy and our ability to develop nanoscale technologies. However, the tapered optical fiber widely in use as the optical near-field probe has serious limitations in its fabrication, its optical transmission efficiency, and its use in arrays. Fabrication of Silicon Microprobes for Optical Near-Field Applications reports on several technological approaches to using silicon micromachining techniques for fabricating microprobes without the drawbacks of conventional optical fiber probes. The authors have developed a simple, effective method for batch-process production of silicon cantilevered probes with apertures as small as 20 nanometers. They have investigated in detail the probes' optical performance characteristics and show how the silicon probes overcome the limitations of the optical fiber probes in terms of production throughput, optical throughput, reproducibility, simplicity of instrumentation, and mechanical performance.

Principles of Nanophotonics

Principles of Nanophotonics
Author: Motoichi Ohtsu
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2008-06-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 158488973X

Coauthored by the developer of nanophotonics,this book outlines physically intuitive concepts of the subject using a novel theoretical framework that differs from conventional wave optics. After reviewing the background, history, and current status of research and development in nanophotonics and related technologies, the authors present a unique theoretical model to describe the interactions among nanometric material systems via optical near-fields. They then explore nanophotonic devices and fabrication techniques and provide examples of qualitative innovation. The final chapter looks at how the assembly of nanophotonic devices produces a nanophotonic system.

Progress in Nano-Electro-Optics II

Progress in Nano-Electro-Optics II
Author: Motoichi Ohtsu
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540363270

This second and concluding volume of Progress in Nano-Electro-Optics focuses on applications to novel devices and atom manipulation. Part II addresses the latest developments in nano-optical techniques, forming a valuable resource for engineers and scientists working in the field of nano-electro-optics.

Progress in Nano-Electro-Optics I

Progress in Nano-Electro-Optics I
Author: Motoichi Ohtsu
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2012-11-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540460233

An up-to-date status report presenting the current state-of-the-art in nano-optics, this volume also deals with near-field optical microscopy. Each chapter is written by a leading scientist in the field. It will be useful to all researchers working at the forefront of near-field optics and nanoelectro-optics.

Off-Shell Applications in Nanophotonics

Off-Shell Applications in Nanophotonics
Author: Motoichi Ohtsu
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2021-07-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0323903681

Off-shell science deals with the quantum field in which the dispersion relation between energy and momentum is invalid. A typical example of such the quantum field is the dressed photon (DP) that creates by the interaction among photons, electrons, and phonons in a nano-particle. This field is complementary to the on-shell quantum field (photons in a macroscopic space). Off-Shell Applications in Nanophotonics: Dressed Photon Science and Technology reviews the experimental/theoretical studies and shows the route that should be taken to establish off-shell science in the future. A variety of phenomena originate from the DP, and phenomena analogous to them have been found among physical, chemical, and biological phenomena. This indicates that off-shell quantum fields are universal and essential constituent elements of nature. By noting this, readers will be able to use off-shell science to develop new technologies. This book presents i) the reasons why the off-shell scientific theory is required, ii) the nature of the dressed photon by presenting experimental results, iii) tentative theoretical description of the dressed photon, iv) disruptive innovations (nano-optical devices, nano-fabrication technology, energy conversion technology, and silicon light-emitting diodes/lasers), and v) genuine theoretical approaches (based on spatio-temporal vortex hydrodynamics, quantum probability, quantum measurement, and micro-macro duality). It will appeal to materials scientists, engineers and physicists working in the areas of optics and photonics. - Explains the fundamental concepts behind off-shell science, and how it differs from traditional nanophotonics - Presents a range of simulation models demonstrating major off-shell models - Assesses the major challenges for researchers wanting to employ off-shell-based experimental techniques