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Surface plasmon fluorescence microscopy: an analysis.

M G Somekh1

  • 1Optical Engineering Group, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG2 7RD, UK. mike.somekh@nottingham.ac.uk

Journal of Microscopy
|May 10, 2002
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Surface plasmon microscopy can achieve optical microscope resolution. New modes like two-photon and second harmonic microscopy offer powerful surface analysis techniques.

Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Surface Science
  • Microscopy

Background:

  • Surface plasmon microscopy's resolution was thought to be limited by propagation decay length.
  • Previous understanding suggested limitations beyond diffraction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the imaging performance of far-field surface plasmon microscopes.
  • To investigate the potential resolution limits and novel imaging modes.

Main Methods:

  • Simulations were used to analyze lateral resolution.
  • Exploration of two-photon and second harmonic microscopy principles.

Main Results:

  • Simulations indicate lateral resolution comparable to advanced optical microscopes.

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  • Surface plasmon microscopy resolution is not solely limited by propagation decay.
  • Two-photon and second harmonic surface plasmon microscopy show significant promise.

    • Conclusions:

    • Surface plasmon microscopy offers high-resolution imaging capabilities.
    • Advanced modes provide powerful tools for surface structure analysis.
    • The field of surface plasmon microscopy is advancing rapidly.