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D W Pohl1

  • 1Institut für Physik, University of Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 82, 4056 Basel, Switzerland. dieter.pohl@unibas.ch

Philosophical Transactions. Series A, Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences
|August 13, 2004
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This review covers the historical development of nano-optics, focusing on key innovations from 1984-1994. Scanning near-field optical microscopy emerged as a pivotal area within this scientific field.

Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Nano-optics has evolved significantly, tracing its origins to foundational principles.
  • The period between 1984 and 1994 marked a critical phase for nano-optics development.
  • Established scientific literature often overlooks the specific breakthroughs of this formative decade.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a historical overview of nano-optics.
  • To highlight principal new ideas and advancements in nano-optics between 1984 and 1994.
  • To emphasize the significance of scanning near-field optical microscopy within nano-optics.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of scientific literature and publications.
  • Focus on conceptual and technological innovations.

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  • In-depth analysis of scanning near-field optical microscopy (SNOM) development.

    • Main Results:

    • Nano-optics transitioned into an established field of nanometer science and technology.
    • Key conceptual breakthroughs occurred during the 1984-1994 period.
    • Scanning near-field optical microscopy (SNOM) became a highly active research area.

    Conclusions:

    • The decade 1984-1994 was crucial for establishing nano-optics as a distinct scientific discipline.
    • SNOM represents a major advancement and a continuing focus in nano-optics research.
    • This review provides context for understanding the subsequent evolution of nano-optics.