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Main Authors: Bekirov, Arlen, Wang, Zengbo, Lukyanchuk, Boris
Format: Preprint
Published: 2024
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.09060
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author Bekirov, Arlen
Wang, Zengbo
Lukyanchuk, Boris
author_facet Bekirov, Arlen
Wang, Zengbo
Lukyanchuk, Boris
contents This paper presents a comprehensive numerical analysis of super-resolution imaging using dielectric microparticles, employing the Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method to elucidate the mechanisms that enable resolution enhancements beyond the diffraction limit. Our study demonstrates that dielectric microparticles can achieve a resolution on the order of 50 nm in the visible spectrum, surpassing traditional optical microscopy limits. By simulating the propagation of radiation through a microparticle-object system and generating optical images via a backward propagation technique, we reveal critical insights into how microparticles enhance image contrast and resolution. The study also explores the influence of various parameters, such as source coherence and particle-substrate interactions, on the image formation process. Our results not only validate the super-resolution capability of microparticle-assisted imaging but also provide a robust framework for further advancements in optical imaging technologies, with potential applications in fields requiring ultra-high-resolution visualization.
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spellingShingle Dielectric microparticles for enhanced optical imaging: a FDTD analysis of contrast and resolution
Bekirov, Arlen
Wang, Zengbo
Lukyanchuk, Boris
Optics
This paper presents a comprehensive numerical analysis of super-resolution imaging using dielectric microparticles, employing the Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method to elucidate the mechanisms that enable resolution enhancements beyond the diffraction limit. Our study demonstrates that dielectric microparticles can achieve a resolution on the order of 50 nm in the visible spectrum, surpassing traditional optical microscopy limits. By simulating the propagation of radiation through a microparticle-object system and generating optical images via a backward propagation technique, we reveal critical insights into how microparticles enhance image contrast and resolution. The study also explores the influence of various parameters, such as source coherence and particle-substrate interactions, on the image formation process. Our results not only validate the super-resolution capability of microparticle-assisted imaging but also provide a robust framework for further advancements in optical imaging technologies, with potential applications in fields requiring ultra-high-resolution visualization.
title Dielectric microparticles for enhanced optical imaging: a FDTD analysis of contrast and resolution
topic Optics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.09060